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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.57, 24,911.33 and 6,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.57, 24,911.33 and 6,744.54 is: 10,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.57 : 24,911.33 = 6,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.57/24,911.33 = 6,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.57x = 24,911.33 × 6,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.57x = 168,015,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,015,427.92/16,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.80

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