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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.49, 24,993.56 and 6,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.49, 24,993.56 and 6,794.75 is: 10,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.49 : 24,993.56 = 6,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.49/24,993.56 = 6,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.49x = 24,993.56 × 6,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.49x = 169,825,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,825,071.28/16,655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.34

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