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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.08, 24,768.10 and 6,659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.08, 24,768.10 and 6,659.44 is: 9,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.08 : 24,768.10 = 6,659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.08/24,768.10 = 6,659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.08x = 24,768.10 × 6,659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.08x = 164,941,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,941,675.86/16,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.50

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