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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.06, 24,945.48 and 6,787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.06, 24,945.48 and 6,787.64 is: 10,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.06 : 24,945.48 = 6,787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.06/24,945.48 = 6,787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.06x = 24,945.48 × 6,787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.06x = 169,320,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,320,937.87/16,640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.50

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