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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.37, 24,923.69 and 6,751.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.37, 24,923.69 and 6,751.42 is: 10,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.37 : 24,923.69 = 6,751.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.37/24,923.69 = 6,751.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.37x = 24,923.69 × 6,751.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.37x = 168,270,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,270,299.14/16,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.83

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