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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.30, 24,561.54 and 6,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.30, 24,561.54 and 6,511.92 is: 9,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.30 : 24,561.54 = 6,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.30/24,561.54 = 6,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.30x = 24,561.54 × 6,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.30x = 159,942,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,942,783.56/16,375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.32

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