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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.98, 24,830.90 and 6,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.98, 24,830.90 and 6,693.14 is: 10,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.98 : 24,830.90 = 6,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.98/24,830.90 = 6,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.98x = 24,830.90 × 6,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.98x = 166,196,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,196,690.03/16,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.68

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