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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.82, 24,911.70 and 6,744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.82, 24,911.70 and 6,744.79 is: 10,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.82 : 24,911.70 = 6,744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.82/24,911.70 = 6,744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.82x = 24,911.70 × 6,744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.82x = 168,024,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,024,185.04/16,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.17

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