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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.56, 24,955.40 and 6,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.56, 24,955.40 and 6,774.14 is: 10,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.56 : 24,955.40 = 6,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.56/24,955.40 = 6,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.56x = 24,955.40 × 6,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.56x = 169,051,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,051,373.36/16,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.38

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