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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.08, 24,850.30 and 6,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.08, 24,850.30 and 6,700.80 is: 10,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.08 : 24,850.30 = 6,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.08/24,850.30 = 6,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.08x = 24,850.30 × 6,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.08x = 166,516,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,516,890.24/16,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.36

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