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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.18, 24,957.87 and 6,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.18, 24,957.87 and 6,775.76 is: 10,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.18 : 24,957.87 = 6,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.18/24,957.87 = 6,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.18x = 24,957.87 × 6,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.18x = 169,108,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,108,537.23/16,643.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.83

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