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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.63, 24,912.77 and 6,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.63, 24,912.77 and 6,748.58 is: 10,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.63 : 24,912.77 = 6,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.63/24,912.77 = 6,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.63x = 24,912.77 × 6,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.63x = 168,125,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,125,849.91/16,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.36

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