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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.63, 24,952.75 and 6,768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.63, 24,952.75 and 6,768.70 is: 10,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.63 : 24,952.75 = 6,768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.63/24,952.75 = 6,768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.63x = 24,952.75 × 6,768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.63x = 168,897,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,897,645.08/16,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.65

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