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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.98, 24,920.42 and 6,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.98, 24,920.42 and 6,755.80 is: 10,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.98 : 24,920.42 = 6,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.98/24,920.42 = 6,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.98x = 24,920.42 × 6,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.98x = 168,357,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,357,373.44/16,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.94

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