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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.34, 24,911.82 and 6,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.34, 24,911.82 and 6,750.06 is: 10,116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.34 : 24,911.82 = 6,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.34/24,911.82 = 6,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.34x = 24,911.82 × 6,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.34x = 168,156,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156,279.71/16,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.28

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