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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.93, 24,854.53 and 6,718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.93, 24,854.53 and 6,718.29 is: 10,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.93 : 24,854.53 = 6,718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.93/24,854.53 = 6,718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.93x = 24,854.53 × 6,718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.93x = 166,979,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,979,940.35/16,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.99

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