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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.63, 24,942.50 and 6,761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.63, 24,942.50 and 6,761.51 is: 10,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.63 : 24,942.50 = 6,761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.63/24,942.50 = 6,761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.63x = 24,942.50 × 6,761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.63x = 168,648,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,648,929.37/16,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.70

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