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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.40, 24,913.98 and 6,752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.40, 24,913.98 and 6,752.48 is: 10,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.40 : 24,913.98 = 6,752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.40/24,913.98 = 6,752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.40x = 24,913.98 × 6,752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.40x = 168,231,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231,027.10/16,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.50

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