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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.83, 24,903.69 and 6,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.83, 24,903.69 and 6,733.62 is: 10,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.83 : 24,903.69 = 6,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.83/24,903.69 = 6,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.83x = 24,903.69 × 6,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.83x = 167,691,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,691,985.06/16,603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.60

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