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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.83, 24,780.96 and 6,657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.83, 24,780.96 and 6,657.27 is: 9,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.83 : 24,780.96 = 6,657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.83/24,780.96 = 6,657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.83x = 24,780.96 × 6,657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.83x = 164,973,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,973,541.58/16,518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.00

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