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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.83, 24,907.91 and 6,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.83, 24,907.91 and 6,744.74 is: 10,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.83 : 24,907.91 = 6,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.83/24,907.91 = 6,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.83x = 24,907.91 × 6,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.83x = 167,997,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,997,218.63/16,617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.46

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