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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.58, 24,846.54 and 6,698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.58, 24,846.54 and 6,698.30 is: 10,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.58 : 24,846.54 = 6,698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.58/24,846.54 = 6,698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.58x = 24,846.54 × 6,698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.58x = 166,429,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,429,578.88/16,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.60

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