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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.98, 24,921.92 and 6,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.98, 24,921.92 and 6,756.80 is: 10,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.98 : 24,921.92 = 6,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.98/24,921.92 = 6,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.98x = 24,921.92 × 6,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.98x = 168,392,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,392,429.06/16,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.44

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