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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.60, 24,955.98 and 6,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.60, 24,955.98 and 6,766.84 is: 10,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.60 : 24,955.98 = 6,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.60/24,955.98 = 6,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.60x = 24,955.98 × 6,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.60x = 168,873,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,873,123.70/16,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.19

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