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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.37, 24,922.19 and 6,750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.37, 24,922.19 and 6,750.42 is: 10,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.37 : 24,922.19 = 6,750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.37/24,922.19 = 6,750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.37x = 24,922.19 × 6,750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.37x = 168,235,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,235,249.82/16,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.33

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