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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.07, 24,848.79 and 6,699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.07, 24,848.79 and 6,699.79 is: 10,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.07 : 24,848.79 = 6,699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.07/24,848.79 = 6,699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.07x = 24,848.79 × 6,699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.07x = 166,481,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,481,674.75/16,554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.84

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