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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.51, 24,554.07 and 6,502.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.51, 24,554.07 and 6,502.87 is: 9,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.51 : 24,554.07 = 6,502.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.51/24,554.07 = 6,502.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.51x = 24,554.07 × 6,502.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.51x = 159,671,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,671,955.87/16,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.81

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