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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.12, 24,908.68 and 6,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.12, 24,908.68 and 6,737.84 is: 10,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.12 : 24,908.68 = 6,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.12/24,908.68 = 6,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.12x = 24,908.68 × 6,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.12x = 167,830,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,830,700.45/16,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.60

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