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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.58, 24,924.97 and 6,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.58, 24,924.97 and 6,773.78 is: 10,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.58 : 24,924.97 = 6,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.58/24,924.97 = 6,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.58x = 24,924.97 × 6,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.58x = 168,836,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,836,155.76/16,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.98

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