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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.04, 24,931.49 and 6,760.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.04, 24,931.49 and 6,760.23 is: 10,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.04 : 24,931.49 = 6,760.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.04/24,931.49 = 6,760.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.04x = 24,931.49 × 6,760.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.04x = 168,542,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542,572.84/16,621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.32

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