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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.37, 24,552.27 and 6,505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.37, 24,552.27 and 6,505.74 is: 9,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.37 : 24,552.27 = 6,505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.37/24,552.27 = 6,505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.37x = 24,552.27 × 6,505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.37x = 159,730,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,730,685.03/16,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.69

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