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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.85, 24,780.57 and 6,652.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.85, 24,780.57 and 6,652.90 is: 9,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.85 : 24,780.57 = 6,652.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.85/24,780.57 = 6,652.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.85x = 24,780.57 × 6,652.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.85x = 164,862,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,862,567.25/16,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.90

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