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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.63, 24,975.36 and 4,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.63, 24,975.36 and 4,170.76 is: 6,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.63 : 24,975.36 = 4,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.63/24,975.36 = 4,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.63x = 24,975.36 × 4,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.63x = 104,166,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,166,181.77/16,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.99

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