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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.52, 23,997.88 and 6,654.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.52, 23,997.88 and 6,654.97 is: 9,975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.52 : 23,997.88 = 6,654.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.52/23,997.88 = 6,654.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.52x = 23,997.88 × 6,654.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.52x = 159,705,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,705,252.89/16,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.64

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