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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.71, 24,973.95 and 6,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.71, 24,973.95 and 6,793.34 is: 10,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.71 : 24,973.95 = 6,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.71/24,973.95 = 6,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.71x = 24,973.95 × 6,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.71x = 169,656,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,656,533.49/16,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.48

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