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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.08, 24,883.92 and 6,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.08, 24,883.92 and 6,729.96 is: 10,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.08 : 24,883.92 = 6,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.08/24,883.92 = 6,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.08x = 24,883.92 × 6,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.08x = 167,467,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,467,786.24/16,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.84

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