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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.30, 24,782.76 and 6,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.30, 24,782.76 and 6,659.24 is: 9,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.30 : 24,782.76 = 6,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.30/24,782.76 = 6,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.30x = 24,782.76 × 6,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.30x = 165,034,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,034,346.70/16,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.19

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