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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.73, 24,843.85 and 6,696.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.73, 24,843.85 and 6,696.47 is: 10,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.73 : 24,843.85 = 6,696.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.73/24,843.85 = 6,696.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.73x = 24,843.85 × 6,696.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.73x = 166,366,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,366,141.58/16,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.89

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