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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.73, 24,939.55 and 6,768.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.73, 24,939.55 and 6,768.54 is: 10,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.73 : 24,939.55 = 6,768.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.73/24,939.55 = 6,768.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.73x = 24,939.55 × 6,768.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.73x = 168,804,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,804,341.76/16,640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.05

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