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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.85, 24,888.65 and 6,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.85, 24,888.65 and 6,729.48 is: 10,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.85 : 24,888.65 = 6,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.85/24,888.65 = 6,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.85x = 24,888.65 × 6,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.85x = 167,487,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,487,638.75/16,592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.96

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