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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.40, 24,866.10 and 6,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.40, 24,866.10 and 6,711.60 is: 10,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.40 : 24,866.10 = 6,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.40/24,866.10 = 6,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.40x = 24,866.10 × 6,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.40x = 166,891,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,891,316.76/16,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.40

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