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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.13, 24,908.72 and 6,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.13, 24,908.72 and 6,761.48 is: 10,136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.13 : 24,908.72 = 6,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.13/24,908.72 = 6,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.13x = 24,908.72 × 6,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.13x = 168,419,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,419,653.75/16,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.53

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