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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.55, 24,898.19 and 6,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.55, 24,898.19 and 6,740.01 is: 10,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.55 : 24,898.19 = 6,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.55/24,898.19 = 6,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.55x = 24,898.19 × 6,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.55x = 167,814,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814,015.88/16,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.25

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