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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.27, 24,747.64 and 6,638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.27, 24,747.64 and 6,638.99 is: 9,956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.27 : 24,747.64 = 6,638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.27/24,747.64 = 6,638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.27x = 24,747.64 × 6,638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.27x = 164,299,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,299,334.48/16,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.17

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