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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.97, 24,940.41 and 6,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.97, 24,940.41 and 6,763.92 is: 10,145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.97 : 24,940.41 = 6,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.97/24,940.41 = 6,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.97x = 24,940.41 × 6,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.97x = 168,694,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,694,938.01/16,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.86

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