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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.37, 24,929.69 and 6,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.37, 24,929.69 and 6,755.42 is: 10,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.37 : 24,929.69 = 6,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.37/24,929.69 = 6,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.37x = 24,929.69 × 6,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.37x = 168,410,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,410,367.99/16,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.82

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