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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.63, 24,851.21 and 6,699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.63, 24,851.21 and 6,699.98 is: 10,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.63 : 24,851.21 = 6,699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.63/24,851.21 = 6,699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.63x = 24,851.21 × 6,699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.63x = 166,502,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,502,638.60/16,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.12

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