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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.62, 24,924.06 and 6,751.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.62, 24,924.06 and 6,751.67 is: 10,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.62 : 24,924.06 = 6,751.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.62/24,924.06 = 6,751.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.62x = 24,924.06 × 6,751.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.62x = 168,278,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,278,903.56/16,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.20

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