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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.45, 24,848.73 and 6,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.45, 24,848.73 and 6,708.03 is: 10,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.45 : 24,848.73 = 6,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.45/24,848.73 = 6,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.45x = 24,848.73 × 6,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.45x = 166,686,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,686,026.30/16,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.17

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