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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.08, 24,767.91 and 6,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.08, 24,767.91 and 6,652 is: 9,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.08 : 24,767.91 = 6,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.08/24,767.91 = 6,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.08x = 24,767.91 × 6,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.08x = 164,756,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,756,137.32/16,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.50

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