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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.89, 24,980.11 and 6,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.89, 24,980.11 and 6,792.45 is: 10,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.89 : 24,980.11 = 6,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.89/24,980.11 = 6,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.89x = 24,980.11 × 6,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.89x = 169,676,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,676,131.19/16,644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.89

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