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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.76, 24,908.28 and 6,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.76, 24,908.28 and 6,746.32 is: 10,122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.76 : 24,908.28 = 6,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.76/24,908.28 = 6,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.76x = 24,908.28 × 6,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.76x = 168,039,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,039,227.53/16,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.99

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