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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.60, 24,893.33 and 6,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.60, 24,893.33 and 6,727.93 is: 10,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.60 : 24,893.33 = 6,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.60/24,893.33 = 6,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.60x = 24,893.33 × 6,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.60x = 167,480,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,480,485.83/16,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.12

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