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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.38, 24,712.04 and 6,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.38, 24,712.04 and 6,611.32 is: 9,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.38 : 24,712.04 = 6,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.38/24,712.04 = 6,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.38x = 24,712.04 × 6,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.38x = 163,379,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,379,204.29/16,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.59

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