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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.30, 24,943.53 and 6,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.30, 24,943.53 and 6,762.97 is: 10,140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.30 : 24,943.53 = 6,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.30/24,943.53 = 6,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.30x = 24,943.53 × 6,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.30x = 168,692,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,692,282.73/16,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.62

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