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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.24, 24,901.80 and 6,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.24, 24,901.80 and 6,748.90 is: 10,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.24 : 24,901.80 = 6,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.24/24,901.80 = 6,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.24x = 24,901.80 × 6,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.24x = 168,059,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,059,758.02/16,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.80

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