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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.08, 24,766.35 and 6,650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.08, 24,766.35 and 6,650.11 is: 9,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.08 : 24,766.35 = 6,650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.08/24,766.35 = 6,650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.08x = 24,766.35 × 6,650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.08x = 164,698,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,698,951.80/16,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.06

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