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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.30, 24,923.34 and 6,772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.30, 24,923.34 and 6,772.86 is: 10,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.30 : 24,923.34 = 6,772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.30/24,923.34 = 6,772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.30x = 24,923.34 × 6,772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.30x = 168,802,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,802,292.55/16,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.34

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