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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.51, 24,968.79 and 6,781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.51, 24,968.79 and 6,781.14 is: 10,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.51 : 24,968.79 = 6,781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.51/24,968.79 = 6,781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.51x = 24,968.79 × 6,781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.51x = 169,316,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,316,860.62/16,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.54

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