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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.47, 24,957.66 and 6,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.47, 24,957.66 and 6,775.43 is: 10,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.47 : 24,957.66 = 6,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.47/24,957.66 = 6,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.47x = 24,957.66 × 6,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.47x = 169,098,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098,878.29/16,638.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.13

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