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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.81, 24,949.82 and 6,770.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.81, 24,949.82 and 6,770.39 is: 10,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.81 : 24,949.82 = 6,770.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.81/24,949.82 = 6,770.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.81x = 24,949.82 × 6,770.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.81x = 168,919,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,919,904.01/16,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.78

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