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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.99, 24,963.93 and 6,782.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.99, 24,963.93 and 6,782.69 is: 10,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.99 : 24,963.93 = 6,782.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.99/24,963.93 = 6,782.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.99x = 24,963.93 × 6,782.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.99x = 169,322,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,322,660.78/16,646.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.37

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