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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.16, 24,949.42 and 6,766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.16, 24,949.42 and 6,766.88 is: 10,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.16 : 24,949.42 = 6,766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.16/24,949.42 = 6,766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.16x = 24,949.42 × 6,766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.16x = 168,829,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,829,589.55/16,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.52

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