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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.19, 24,955.71 and 6,777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.19, 24,955.71 and 6,777.19 is: 10,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.19 : 24,955.71 = 6,777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.19/24,955.71 = 6,777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.19x = 24,955.71 × 6,777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.19x = 169,129,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,129,588.25/16,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.75

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