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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550, 24,829.68 and 6,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550, 24,829.68 and 6,687.12 is: 10,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550 : 24,829.68 = 6,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550/24,829.68 = 6,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550x = 24,829.68 × 6,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550x = 166,039,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,039,049.72/16,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.57

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