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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.60, 24,912.30 and 6,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.60, 24,912.30 and 6,753.80 is: 10,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.60 : 24,912.30 = 6,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.60/24,912.30 = 6,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.60x = 24,912.30 × 6,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.60x = 168,252,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,252,691.74/16,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.92

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