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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.58, 24,845.04 and 6,697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.58, 24,845.04 and 6,697.30 is: 10,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.58 : 24,845.04 = 6,697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.58/24,845.04 = 6,697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.58x = 24,845.04 × 6,697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.58x = 166,394,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,394,686.39/16,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.10

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