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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.33, 24,956.82 and 6,780.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.33, 24,956.82 and 6,780.05 is: 10,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.33 : 24,956.82 = 6,780.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.33/24,956.82 = 6,780.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.33x = 24,956.82 × 6,780.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.33x = 169,208,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,208,362.66/16,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.25

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