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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.88, 24,924.72 and 6,758.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.88, 24,924.72 and 6,758.67 is: 10,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.88 : 24,924.72 = 6,758.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.88/24,924.72 = 6,758.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.88x = 24,924.72 × 6,758.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.88x = 168,457,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,457,957.32/16,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.23

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