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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.76, 24,557.45 and 6,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.76, 24,557.45 and 6,505.13 is: 9,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.76 : 24,557.45 = 6,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.76/24,557.45 = 6,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.76x = 24,557.45 × 6,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.76x = 159,749,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,749,433.59/16,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.20

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