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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.05, 24,549.08 and 6,502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.05, 24,549.08 and 6,502.68 is: 9,754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.05 : 24,549.08 = 6,502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.05/24,549.08 = 6,502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.05x = 24,549.08 × 6,502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.05x = 159,634,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,634,779.02/16,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.02

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