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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.56, 24,950.90 and 6,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.56, 24,950.90 and 6,771.14 is: 10,153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.56 : 24,950.90 = 6,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.56/24,950.90 = 6,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.56x = 24,950.90 × 6,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.56x = 168,945,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,945,929.20/16,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.88

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