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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.40, 24,779.59 and 6,662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.40, 24,779.59 and 6,662.03 is: 9,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.40 : 24,779.59 = 6,662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.40/24,779.59 = 6,662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.40x = 24,779.59 × 6,662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.40x = 165,082,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,082,310.02/16,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.61

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