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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.62, 24,786.57 and 6,662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.62, 24,786.57 and 6,662.99 is: 9,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.62 : 24,786.57 = 6,662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.62/24,786.57 = 6,662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.62x = 24,786.57 × 6,662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.62x = 165,152,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,152,668.04/16,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.95

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