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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.93, 24,907.40 and 6,741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.93, 24,907.40 and 6,741.90 is: 10,112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.93 : 24,907.40 = 6,741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.93/24,907.40 = 6,741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.93x = 24,907.40 × 6,741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.93x = 167,923,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,923,166.35/16,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.85

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