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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.35, 24,936.72 and 6,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.35, 24,936.72 and 6,767.70 is: 10,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.35 : 24,936.72 = 6,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.35/24,936.72 = 6,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.35x = 24,936.72 × 6,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.35x = 168,764,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764,239.94/16,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.46

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