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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.68, 24,957.09 and 6,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.68, 24,957.09 and 6,775.26 is: 10,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.68 : 24,957.09 = 6,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.68/24,957.09 = 6,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.68x = 24,957.09 × 6,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.68x = 169,090,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,090,773.59/16,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.07

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