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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.23, 24,769.16 and 6,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.23, 24,769.16 and 6,650.18 is: 9,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.23 : 24,769.16 = 6,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.23/24,769.16 = 6,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.23x = 24,769.16 × 6,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.23x = 164,719,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,719,333.17/16,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.59

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