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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.28, 24,931.40 and 6,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.28, 24,931.40 and 6,752.80 is: 10,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.28 : 24,931.40 = 6,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.28/24,931.40 = 6,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.28x = 24,931.40 × 6,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.28x = 168,356,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,356,757.92/16,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.26

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