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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.08, 24,764.85 and 6,649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.08, 24,764.85 and 6,649.11 is: 9,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.08 : 24,764.85 = 6,649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.08/24,764.85 = 6,649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.08x = 24,764.85 × 6,649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.08x = 164,664,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,664,211.78/16,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.56

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