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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.48, 24,828.66 and 6,691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.48, 24,828.66 and 6,691.64 is: 10,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.48 : 24,828.66 = 6,691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.48/24,828.66 = 6,691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.48x = 24,828.66 × 6,691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.48x = 166,144,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,144,454.40/16,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.44

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