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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.34, 24,913.32 and 6,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.34, 24,913.32 and 6,751.06 is: 10,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.34 : 24,913.32 = 6,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.34/24,913.32 = 6,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.34x = 24,913.32 × 6,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.34x = 168,191,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,191,318.12/16,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.78

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