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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.07, 24,962.68 and 6,781.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.07, 24,962.68 and 6,781.89 is: 10,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.07 : 24,962.68 = 6,781.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.07/24,962.68 = 6,781.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.07x = 24,962.68 × 6,781.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.07x = 169,294,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,294,149.87/16,646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.22

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