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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.28, 24,892.44 and 6,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.28, 24,892.44 and 6,732 is: 10,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.28 : 24,892.44 = 6,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.28/24,892.44 = 6,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.28x = 24,892.44 × 6,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.28x = 167,575,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,575,906.08/16,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.81

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