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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.60, 24,886.77 and 6,728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.60, 24,886.77 and 6,728.23 is: 10,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.60 : 24,886.77 = 6,728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.60/24,886.77 = 6,728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.60x = 24,886.77 × 6,728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.60x = 167,443,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,443,912.52/16,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.09

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