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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.30, 24,903.99 and 6,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.30, 24,903.99 and 6,741.36 is: 10,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.30 : 24,903.99 = 6,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.30/24,903.99 = 6,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.30x = 24,903.99 × 6,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.30x = 167,886,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,886,762.03/16,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.26

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