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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.50, 24,701.37 and 6,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.50, 24,701.37 and 6,605.55 is: 9,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.50 : 24,701.37 = 6,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.50/24,701.37 = 6,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.50x = 24,701.37 × 6,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.50x = 163,166,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,166,109.83/16,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.58

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