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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.29, 24,927.65 and 6,761.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.29, 24,927.65 and 6,761.64 is: 10,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.29 : 24,927.65 = 6,761.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.29/24,927.65 = 6,761.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.29x = 24,927.65 × 6,761.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.29x = 168,551,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,551,880.37/16,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.38

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