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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.53, 24,939.33 and 6,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.53, 24,939.33 and 6,757.82 is: 10,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.53 : 24,939.33 = 6,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.53/24,939.33 = 6,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.53x = 24,939.33 × 6,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.53x = 168,535,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,535,378.36/16,618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.41

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