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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.58, 24,767.16 and 6,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.58, 24,767.16 and 6,651.50 is: 9,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.58 : 24,767.16 = 6,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.58/24,767.16 = 6,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.58x = 24,767.16 × 6,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.58x = 164,738,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,738,764.74/16,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.75

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