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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.33, 24,901.44 and 6,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.33, 24,901.44 and 6,732.12 is: 10,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.33 : 24,901.44 = 6,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.33/24,901.44 = 6,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.33x = 24,901.44 × 6,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.33x = 167,639,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,639,482.25/16,602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.35

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