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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.92, 24,848.40 and 6,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.92, 24,848.40 and 6,695.84 is: 10,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.92 : 24,848.40 = 6,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.92/24,848.40 = 6,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.92x = 24,848.40 × 6,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.92x = 166,380,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,380,910.66/16,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.99

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