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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.52, 24,550.56 and 6,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.52, 24,550.56 and 6,506.88 is: 9,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.52 : 24,550.56 = 6,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.52/24,550.56 = 6,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.52x = 24,550.56 × 6,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.52x = 159,747,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,747,547.85/16,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.25

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