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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.55, 24,565.55 and 6,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.55, 24,565.55 and 6,507.18 is: 9,764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.55 : 24,565.55 = 6,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.55/24,565.55 = 6,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.55x = 24,565.55 × 6,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.55x = 159,852,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,852,423.11/16,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,764.63

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