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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.58, 24,767.10 and 6,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.58, 24,767.10 and 6,650.61 is: 9,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.58 : 24,767.10 = 6,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.58/24,767.10 = 6,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.58x = 24,767.10 × 6,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.58x = 164,716,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,716,322.93/16,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.81

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