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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.52, 24,936.98 and 6,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.52, 24,936.98 and 6,767.87 is: 10,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.52 : 24,936.98 = 6,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.52/24,936.98 = 6,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.52x = 24,936.98 × 6,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.52x = 168,770,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770,238.83/16,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.72

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