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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.05, 24,767.72 and 6,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.05, 24,767.72 and 6,650.35 is: 9,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.05 : 24,767.72 = 6,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.05/24,767.72 = 6,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.05x = 24,767.72 × 6,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.05x = 164,714,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,714,006.70/16,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.99

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