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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.08, 24,557.74 and 6,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.08, 24,557.74 and 6,505.08 is: 9,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.08 : 24,557.74 = 6,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.08/24,557.74 = 6,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.08x = 24,557.74 × 6,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.08x = 159,750,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,750,063.32/16,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.26

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