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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.40, 24,850.88 and 6,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.40, 24,850.88 and 6,699.76 is: 10,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.40 : 24,850.88 = 6,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.40/24,850.88 = 6,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.40x = 24,850.88 × 6,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.40x = 166,494,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,494,931.79/16,560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.80

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