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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.96, 24,833.92 and 6,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.96, 24,833.92 and 6,695.16 is: 10,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.96 : 24,833.92 = 6,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.96/24,833.92 = 6,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.96x = 24,833.92 × 6,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.96x = 166,267,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,267,067.83/16,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.73

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