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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.37, 24,843.33 and 6,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.37, 24,843.33 and 6,694.74 is: 10,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.37 : 24,843.33 = 6,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.37/24,843.33 = 6,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.37x = 24,843.33 × 6,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.37x = 166,319,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,319,635.08/16,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.27

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