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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.52, 24,558.57 and 6,505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.52, 24,558.57 and 6,505.88 is: 9,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.52 : 24,558.57 = 6,505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.52/24,558.57 = 6,505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.52x = 24,558.57 × 6,505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.52x = 159,774,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,774,986.60/16,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.31

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