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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.93, 24,879.41 and 6,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.93, 24,879.41 and 6,723.31 is: 10,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.93 : 24,879.41 = 6,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.93/24,879.41 = 6,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.93x = 24,879.41 × 6,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.93x = 167,271,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,271,986.05/16,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.13

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