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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.68, 24,773.11 and 6,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.68, 24,773.11 and 6,652.01 is: 9,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.68 : 24,773.11 = 6,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.68/24,773.11 = 6,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.68x = 24,773.11 × 6,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.68x = 164,791,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,791,020.75/16,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.66

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