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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.88, 24,942.87 and 6,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.88, 24,942.87 and 6,761.76 is: 10,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.88 : 24,942.87 = 6,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.88/24,942.87 = 6,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.88x = 24,942.87 × 6,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.88x = 168,657,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,657,700.65/16,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.07

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