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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.04, 24,967.40 and 6,782.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.04, 24,967.40 and 6,782.98 is: 10,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.04 : 24,967.40 = 6,782.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.04/24,967.40 = 6,782.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.04x = 24,967.40 × 6,782.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.04x = 169,353,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,353,374.85/16,649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.96

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