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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.18, 24,959.34 and 6,776.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.18, 24,959.34 and 6,776.76 is: 10,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.18 : 24,959.34 = 6,776.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.18/24,959.34 = 6,776.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.18x = 24,959.34 × 6,776.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.18x = 169,143,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,143,456.94/16,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.32

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