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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.20, 24,955.68 and 6,779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.20, 24,955.68 and 6,779.84 is: 10,170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.20 : 24,955.68 = 6,779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.20/24,955.68 = 6,779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.20x = 24,955.68 × 6,779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.20x = 169,195,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,195,517.49/16,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.93

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