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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.34, 24,830.28 and 6,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.34, 24,830.28 and 6,706.26 is: 10,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.34 : 24,830.28 = 6,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.34/24,830.28 = 6,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.34x = 24,830.28 × 6,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.34x = 166,518,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,313.55/16,562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.03

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