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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.39, 24,791.45 and 6,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.39, 24,791.45 and 6,658.59 is: 9,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.39 : 24,791.45 = 6,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.39/24,791.45 = 6,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.39x = 24,791.45 × 6,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.39x = 165,076,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,076,067.76/16,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.84

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