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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.18, 24,977.34 and 6,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.18, 24,977.34 and 6,788.76 is: 10,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.18 : 24,977.34 = 6,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.18/24,977.34 = 6,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.18x = 24,977.34 × 6,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.18x = 169,565,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,565,166.70/16,656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.32

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