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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.60, 24,768.62 and 6,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.60, 24,768.62 and 6,651.63 is: 9,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.60 : 24,768.62 = 6,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.60/24,768.62 = 6,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.60x = 24,768.62 × 6,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.60x = 164,751,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,751,687.54/16,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.33

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