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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.19, 24,773.96 and 6,654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.19, 24,773.96 and 6,654.52 is: 9,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.19 : 24,773.96 = 6,654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.19/24,773.96 = 6,654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.19x = 24,773.96 × 6,654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.19x = 164,858,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,858,812.30/16,515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.25

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