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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.91, 24,977.86 and 6,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.91, 24,977.86 and 6,791.96 is: 10,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.91 : 24,977.86 = 6,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.91/24,977.86 = 6,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.91x = 24,977.86 × 6,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.91x = 169,648,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,648,484.14/16,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.93

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