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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.23, 24,932.06 and 6,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.23, 24,932.06 and 6,764.58 is: 10,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.23 : 24,932.06 = 6,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.23/24,932.06 = 6,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.23x = 24,932.06 × 6,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.23x = 168,654,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654,914.43/16,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.79

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