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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.53, 24,768.51 and 6,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.53, 24,768.51 and 6,651.56 is: 9,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.53 : 24,768.51 = 6,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.53/24,768.51 = 6,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.53x = 24,768.51 × 6,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.53x = 164,749,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,749,244.46/16,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.22

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