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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.67, 24,926.62 and 6,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.67, 24,926.62 and 6,748.30 is: 10,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.67 : 24,926.62 = 6,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.67/24,926.62 = 6,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.67x = 24,926.62 × 6,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.67x = 168,212,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,212,336.69/16,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.15

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