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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.28, 24,920.88 and 6,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.28, 24,920.88 and 6,745.80 is: 10,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.28 : 24,920.88 = 6,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.28/24,920.88 = 6,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.28x = 24,920.88 × 6,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.28x = 168,111,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,111,272.30/16,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.75

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