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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.15, 24,976.63 and 6,790.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.15, 24,976.63 and 6,790.39 is: 10,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.15 : 24,976.63 = 6,790.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.15/24,976.63 = 6,790.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.15x = 24,976.63 × 6,790.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.15x = 169,601,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,601,058.59/16,651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.55

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