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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.17, 24,778.03 and 6,651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.17, 24,778.03 and 6,651.21 is: 9,981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.17 : 24,778.03 = 6,651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.17/24,778.03 = 6,651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.17x = 24,778.03 × 6,651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.17x = 164,803,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,803,950.97/16,511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.36

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