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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.57, 24,842.04 and 6,695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.57, 24,842.04 and 6,695.29 is: 10,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.57 : 24,842.04 = 6,695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.57/24,842.04 = 6,695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.57x = 24,842.04 × 6,695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.57x = 166,324,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,324,661.99/16,549.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.09

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