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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.88, 24,860.52 and 6,710.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.88, 24,860.52 and 6,710.65 is: 10,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.88 : 24,860.52 = 6,710.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.88/24,860.52 = 6,710.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.88x = 24,860.52 × 6,710.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.88x = 166,830,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,830,186.39/16,578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.82

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