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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.58, 24,761.16 and 6,647.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.58, 24,761.16 and 6,647.49 is: 9,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.58 : 24,761.16 = 6,647.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.58/24,761.16 = 6,647.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.58x = 24,761.16 × 6,647.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.58x = 164,599,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,599,563.49/16,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.73

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