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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.23, 24,828.32 and 6,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.23, 24,828.32 and 6,691.52 is: 10,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.23 : 24,828.32 = 6,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.23/24,828.32 = 6,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.23x = 24,828.32 × 6,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.23x = 166,139,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,139,042.25/16,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.26

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