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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.38, 24,940.62 and 6,760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.38, 24,940.62 and 6,760.26 is: 10,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.38 : 24,940.62 = 6,760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.38/24,940.62 = 6,760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.38x = 24,940.62 × 6,760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.38x = 168,605,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,605,075.76/16,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.82

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