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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.13, 24,945.38 and 6,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.13, 24,945.38 and 6,773.48 is: 10,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.13 : 24,945.38 = 6,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.13/24,945.38 = 6,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.13x = 24,945.38 × 6,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.13x = 168,967,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,967,032.52/16,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.13

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