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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.98, 24,944.90 and 6,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.98, 24,944.90 and 6,766.92 is: 10,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.98 : 24,944.90 = 6,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.98/24,944.90 = 6,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.98x = 24,944.90 × 6,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.98x = 168,800,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800,142.71/16,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.35

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