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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.54, 24,902.24 and 6,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.54, 24,902.24 and 6,740.73 is: 10,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.54 : 24,902.24 = 6,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.54/24,902.24 = 6,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.54x = 24,902.24 × 6,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.54x = 167,859,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,859,242.53/16,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.07

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