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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.30, 24,920.35 and 6,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.30, 24,920.35 and 6,770.86 is: 10,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.30 : 24,920.35 = 6,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.30/24,920.35 = 6,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.30x = 24,920.35 × 6,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.30x = 168,732,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732,201.00/16,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.34

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