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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.46, 24,555.77 and 6,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.46, 24,555.77 and 6,506.52 is: 9,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.46 : 24,555.77 = 6,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.46/24,555.77 = 6,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.46x = 24,555.77 × 6,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.46x = 159,772,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,772,576.09/16,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.41

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