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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.43, 24,878.66 and 6,722.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.43, 24,878.66 and 6,722.81 is: 10,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.43 : 24,878.66 = 6,722.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.43/24,878.66 = 6,722.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.43x = 24,878.66 × 6,722.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.43x = 167,254,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,254,504.23/16,590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.38

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