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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.58, 24,889.17 and 6,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.58, 24,889.17 and 6,733.46 is: 10,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.58 : 24,889.17 = 6,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.58/24,889.17 = 6,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.58x = 24,889.17 × 6,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.58x = 167,590,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,590,230.63/16,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.09

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