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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.38, 24,925.47 and 6,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.38, 24,925.47 and 6,759.17 is: 10,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.38 : 24,925.47 = 6,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.38/24,925.47 = 6,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.38x = 24,925.47 × 6,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.38x = 168,475,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,475,489.06/16,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.98

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