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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.27, 24,917.22 and 6,749.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.27, 24,917.22 and 6,749.63 is: 10,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.27 : 24,917.22 = 6,749.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.27/24,917.22 = 6,749.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.27x = 24,917.22 × 6,749.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.27x = 168,181,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,181,984.48/16,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.18

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