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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.79, 24,911.37 and 6,740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.79, 24,911.37 and 6,740.28 is: 10,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.79 : 24,911.37 = 6,740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.79/24,911.37 = 6,740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.79x = 24,911.37 × 6,740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.79x = 167,909,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,909,608.98/16,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.29

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