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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.53, 24,211.89 and 6,651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.53, 24,211.89 and 6,651.75 is: 9,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.53 : 24,211.89 = 6,651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.53/24,211.89 = 6,651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.53x = 24,211.89 × 6,651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.53x = 161,051,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,051,439.31/16,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.46

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