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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.79, 24,931.40 and 6,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.79, 24,931.40 and 6,764.14 is: 10,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.79 : 24,931.40 = 6,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.79/24,931.40 = 6,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.79x = 24,931.40 × 6,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.79x = 168,639,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,639,480.00/16,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.13

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