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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.45, 24,897.06 and 6,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.45, 24,897.06 and 6,741.72 is: 10,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.45 : 24,897.06 = 6,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.45/24,897.06 = 6,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.45x = 24,897.06 × 6,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.45x = 167,849,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,849,007.34/16,614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.59

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