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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.32, 24,979.34 and 6,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.32, 24,979.34 and 6,795 is: 10,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.32 : 24,979.34 = 6,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.32/24,979.34 = 6,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.32x = 24,979.34 × 6,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.32x = 169,734,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,734,615.30/16,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.68

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