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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.67, 24,931.21 and 6,764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.67, 24,931.21 and 6,764.02 is: 10,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.67 : 24,931.21 = 6,764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.67/24,931.21 = 6,764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.67x = 24,931.21 × 6,764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.67x = 168,635,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,635,078.41/16,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.94

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