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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.51, 24,759.41 and 6,644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.51, 24,759.41 and 6,644.77 is: 9,967.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.51 : 24,759.41 = 6,644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.51/24,759.41 = 6,644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.51x = 24,759.41 × 6,644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.51x = 164,520,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,489.66/16,505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.61

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