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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.91, 24,959.54 and 6,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.91, 24,959.54 and 6,773.63 is: 10,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.91 : 24,959.54 = 6,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.91/24,959.54 = 6,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.91x = 24,959.54 × 6,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.91x = 169,066,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,066,581.07/16,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.65

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