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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.26, 24,924.96 and 6,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.26, 24,924.96 and 6,758.76 is: 10,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.26 : 24,924.96 = 6,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.26/24,924.96 = 6,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.26x = 24,924.96 × 6,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.26x = 168,461,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,461,822.65/16,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.14

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