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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.79, 24,020.68 and 6,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.79, 24,020.68 and 6,653.51 is: 9,976.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.79 : 24,020.68 = 6,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.79/24,020.68 = 6,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.79x = 24,020.68 × 6,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.79x = 159,821,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,821,834.59/16,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.52

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