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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.57, 24,946.04 and 6,770.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.57, 24,946.04 and 6,770.79 is: 10,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.57 : 24,946.04 = 6,770.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.57/24,946.04 = 6,770.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.57x = 24,946.04 × 6,770.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.57x = 168,904,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,904,239.59/16,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.92

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