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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.99, 24,778.94 and 6,661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.99, 24,778.94 and 6,661.59 is: 9,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.99 : 24,778.94 = 6,661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.99/24,778.94 = 6,661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.99x = 24,778.94 × 6,661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.99x = 165,067,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,067,105.61/16,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.94

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