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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.20, 24,917.76 and 6,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.20, 24,917.76 and 6,748.56 is: 10,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.20 : 24,917.76 = 6,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.20/24,917.76 = 6,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.20x = 24,917.76 × 6,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.20x = 168,158,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158,998.43/16,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.62

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