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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.17, 24,930.46 and 6,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.17, 24,930.46 and 6,763.52 is: 10,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.17 : 24,930.46 = 6,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.17/24,930.46 = 6,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.17x = 24,930.46 × 6,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.17x = 168,617,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,617,523.26/16,617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.19

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