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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.97, 24,938.91 and 6,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.97, 24,938.91 and 6,762.92 is: 10,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.97 : 24,938.91 = 6,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.97/24,938.91 = 6,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.97x = 24,938.91 × 6,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.97x = 168,659,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,659,728.52/16,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.35

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