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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.98, 24,827.91 and 6,691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.98, 24,827.91 and 6,691.14 is: 10,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.98 : 24,827.91 = 6,691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.98/24,827.91 = 6,691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.98x = 24,827.91 × 6,691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.98x = 166,127,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,127,021.72/16,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.69

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