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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.94, 24,914.27 and 6,751.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.94, 24,914.27 and 6,751.69 is: 10,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.94 : 24,914.27 = 6,751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.94/24,914.27 = 6,751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.94x = 24,914.27 × 6,751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.94x = 168,213,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,213,344.23/16,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.74

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