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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.76, 24,861.78 and 6,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.76, 24,861.78 and 6,715.32 is: 10,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.76 : 24,861.78 = 6,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.76/24,861.78 = 6,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.76x = 24,861.78 × 6,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.76x = 166,954,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,954,808.47/16,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.48

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