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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.97, 24,956.91 and 6,774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.97, 24,956.91 and 6,774.93 is: 10,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.97 : 24,956.91 = 6,774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.97/24,956.91 = 6,774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.97x = 24,956.91 × 6,774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.97x = 169,081,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,081,318.27/16,637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.38

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