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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.38, 24,987.57 and 6,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.38, 24,987.57 and 6,802.30 is: 10,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.38 : 24,987.57 = 6,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.38/24,987.57 = 6,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.38x = 24,987.57 × 6,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.38x = 169,972,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,972,947.41/16,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.45

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