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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.38, 24,923.97 and 6,758.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.38, 24,923.97 and 6,758.17 is: 10,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.38 : 24,923.97 = 6,758.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.38/24,923.97 = 6,758.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.38x = 24,923.97 × 6,758.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.38x = 168,440,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,440,364.02/16,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.47

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