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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.52, 24,777.18 and 6,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.52, 24,777.18 and 6,658.60 is: 9,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.52 : 24,777.18 = 6,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.52/24,777.18 = 6,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.52x = 24,777.18 × 6,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.52x = 164,981,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,981,330.75/16,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.29

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