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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.60, 24,966.42 and 6,781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.60, 24,966.42 and 6,781.44 is: 10,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.60 : 24,966.42 = 6,781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.60/24,966.42 = 6,781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.60x = 24,966.42 × 6,781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.60x = 169,308,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,308,279.24/16,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.96

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