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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.51, 24,555.57 and 6,503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.51, 24,555.57 and 6,503.87 is: 9,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.51 : 24,555.57 = 6,503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.51/24,555.57 = 6,503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.51x = 24,555.57 × 6,503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.51x = 159,706,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,706,235.06/16,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.30

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