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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.60, 24,957.42 and 6,775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.60, 24,957.42 and 6,775.44 is: 10,162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.60 : 24,957.42 = 6,775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.60/24,957.42 = 6,775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.60x = 24,957.42 × 6,775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.60x = 169,097,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,097,501.76/16,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.96

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