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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.83, 24,921.81 and 6,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.83, 24,921.81 and 6,758.46 is: 10,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.83 : 24,921.81 = 6,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.83/24,921.81 = 6,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.83x = 24,921.81 × 6,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.83x = 168,433,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,433,056.01/16,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.24

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