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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.68, 24,952.59 and 6,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.68, 24,952.59 and 6,772.26 is: 10,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.68 : 24,952.59 = 6,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.68/24,952.59 = 6,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.68x = 24,952.59 × 6,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.68x = 168,985,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985,427.15/16,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.57

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