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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.54, 24,955.02 and 6,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.54, 24,955.02 and 6,779.92 is: 10,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.54 : 24,955.02 = 6,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.54/24,955.02 = 6,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.54x = 24,955.02 × 6,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.54x = 169,193,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,193,039.20/16,633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.80

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