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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.98, 24,829.41 and 6,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.98, 24,829.41 and 6,692.14 is: 10,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.98 : 24,829.41 = 6,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.98/24,829.41 = 6,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.98x = 24,829.41 × 6,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.98x = 166,161,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,161,887.84/16,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.19

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