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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.71, 24,934.29 and 6,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.71, 24,934.29 and 6,766.06 is: 10,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.71 : 24,934.29 = 6,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.71/24,934.29 = 6,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.71x = 24,934.29 × 6,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.71x = 168,706,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,706,902.20/16,619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.01

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