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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.35, 24,922.62 and 6,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.35, 24,922.62 and 6,752.18 is: 10,128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.35 : 24,922.62 = 6,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.35/24,922.62 = 6,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.35x = 24,922.62 × 6,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.35x = 168,282,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,282,078.62/16,615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.11

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