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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.55, 24,763.97 and 6,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.55, 24,763.97 and 6,647.85 is: 9,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.55 : 24,763.97 = 6,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.55/24,763.97 = 6,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.55x = 24,763.97 × 6,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.55x = 164,627,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,627,124.73/16,508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.23

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