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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.31, 24,942.66 and 6,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.31, 24,942.66 and 6,771.66 is: 10,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.31 : 24,942.66 = 6,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.31/24,942.66 = 6,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.31x = 24,942.66 × 6,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.31x = 168,903,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,903,213.02/16,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.40

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