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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.70, 24,897.45 and 6,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.70, 24,897.45 and 6,737.70 is: 10,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.70 : 24,897.45 = 6,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.70/24,897.45 = 6,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.70x = 24,897.45 × 6,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.70x = 167,751,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,751,548.87/16,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.31

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