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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.99, 24,844.27 and 6,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.99, 24,844.27 and 6,695.36 is: 10,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.99 : 24,844.27 = 6,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.99/24,844.27 = 6,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.99x = 24,844.27 × 6,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.99x = 166,341,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,341,331.59/16,555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.20

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