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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.02, 24,971.94 and 6,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.02, 24,971.94 and 6,787.26 is: 10,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.02 : 24,971.94 = 6,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.02/24,971.94 = 6,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.02x = 24,971.94 × 6,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.02x = 169,491,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,491,049.48/16,648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.85

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