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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.03, 24,961.02 and 6,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.03, 24,961.02 and 6,773.93 is: 10,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.03 : 24,961.02 = 6,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.03/24,961.02 = 6,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.03x = 24,961.02 × 6,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.03x = 169,084,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,084,202.21/16,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.29

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