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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.72, 24,829.38 and 6,692.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.72, 24,829.38 and 6,692.08 is: 10,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.72 : 24,829.38 = 6,692.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.72/24,829.38 = 6,692.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.72x = 24,829.38 × 6,692.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.72x = 166,160,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,160,197.31/16,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.42

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