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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.46, 24,976.58 and 6,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.46, 24,976.58 and 6,795.09 is: 10,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.46 : 24,976.58 = 6,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.46/24,976.58 = 6,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.46x = 24,976.58 × 6,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.46x = 169,718,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718,075.02/16,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.10

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