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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.55, 24,903.72 and 6,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.55, 24,903.72 and 6,741.73 is: 10,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.55 : 24,903.72 = 6,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.55/24,903.72 = 6,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.55x = 24,903.72 × 6,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.55x = 167,894,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,894,156.24/16,602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.55

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