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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.47, 24,970.68 and 6,787.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.47, 24,970.68 and 6,787.19 is: 10,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.47 : 24,970.68 = 6,787.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.47/24,970.68 = 6,787.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.47x = 24,970.68 × 6,787.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.47x = 169,480,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480,812.02/16,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.13

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