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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.64, 24,926.57 and 6,748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.64, 24,926.57 and 6,748.27 is: 10,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.64 : 24,926.57 = 6,748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.64/24,926.57 = 6,748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.64x = 24,926.57 × 6,748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.64x = 168,211,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,211,224.53/16,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.11

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