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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.84, 24,820.98 and 6,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.84, 24,820.98 and 6,694.12 is: 10,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.84 : 24,820.98 = 6,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.84/24,820.98 = 6,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.84x = 24,820.98 × 6,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.84x = 166,154,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,154,618.64/16,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.19

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