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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.18, 24,950.34 and 6,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.18, 24,950.34 and 6,770.76 is: 10,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.18 : 24,950.34 = 6,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.18/24,950.34 = 6,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.18x = 24,950.34 × 6,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.18x = 168,932,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932,764.06/16,638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.32

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