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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.95, 24,556.52 and 6,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.95, 24,556.52 and 6,507.02 is: 9,761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.95 : 24,556.52 = 6,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.95/24,556.52 = 6,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.95x = 24,556.52 × 6,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.95x = 159,789,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,789,766.77/16,369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.16

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