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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.57, 24,912.82 and 6,745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.57, 24,912.82 and 6,745.54 is: 10,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.57 : 24,912.82 = 6,745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.57/24,912.82 = 6,745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.57x = 24,912.82 × 6,745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.57x = 168,050,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,050,423.82/16,608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.30

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