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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.88, 24,945.72 and 6,772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.88, 24,945.72 and 6,772.69 is: 10,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.88 : 24,945.72 = 6,772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.88/24,945.72 = 6,772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.88x = 24,945.72 × 6,772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.88x = 168,949,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,949,628.39/16,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.25

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