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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.17, 24,917.18 and 6,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.17, 24,917.18 and 6,768.74 is: 10,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.17 : 24,917.18 = 6,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.17/24,917.18 = 6,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.17x = 24,917.18 × 6,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.17x = 168,657,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,657,754.52/16,621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.17

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