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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.88, 24,885.42 and 6,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.88, 24,885.42 and 6,727.51 is: 10,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.88 : 24,885.42 = 6,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.88/24,885.42 = 6,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.88x = 24,885.42 × 6,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.88x = 167,416,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,416,911.90/16,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.90

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