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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.39, 24,945.12 and 6,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.39, 24,945.12 and 6,763.26 is: 10,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.39 : 24,945.12 = 6,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.39/24,945.12 = 6,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.39x = 24,945.12 × 6,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.39x = 168,710,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,710,332.29/16,629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.31

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