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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.84, 24,977.48 and 6,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.84, 24,977.48 and 6,789.63 is: 10,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.84 : 24,977.48 = 6,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.84/24,977.48 = 6,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.84x = 24,977.48 × 6,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.84x = 169,587,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,587,813.58/16,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.89

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