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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.95, 24,555.02 and 6,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.95, 24,555.02 and 6,506.02 is: 9,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.95 : 24,555.02 = 6,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.95/24,555.02 = 6,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.95x = 24,555.02 × 6,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.95x = 159,755,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,755,449.38/16,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.66

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