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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.34, 24,831.78 and 6,707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.34, 24,831.78 and 6,707.26 is: 10,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.34 : 24,831.78 = 6,707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.34/24,831.78 = 6,707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.34x = 24,831.78 × 6,707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.34x = 166,553,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,553,204.72/16,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.53

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