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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.55, 24,508.79 and 6,477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.55, 24,508.79 and 6,477.67 is: 9,718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.55 : 24,508.79 = 6,477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.55/24,508.79 = 6,477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.55x = 24,508.79 × 6,477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.55x = 158,759,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,759,698.79/16,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.67

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