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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.87, 24,930.44 and 6,755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.87, 24,930.44 and 6,755.92 is: 10,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.87 : 24,930.44 = 6,755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.87/24,930.44 = 6,755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.87x = 24,930.44 × 6,755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.87x = 168,428,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,428,058.20/16,615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.58

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