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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.08, 24,955.50 and 6,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.08, 24,955.50 and 6,779.72 is: 10,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.08 : 24,955.50 = 6,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.08/24,955.50 = 6,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.08x = 24,955.50 × 6,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.08x = 169,191,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191,143.78/16,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.75

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