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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.70, 24,947.52 and 6,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.70, 24,947.52 and 6,768.78 is: 10,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.70 : 24,947.52 = 6,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.70/24,947.52 = 6,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.70x = 24,947.52 × 6,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.70x = 168,864,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,864,274.43/16,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.16

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