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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.52, 24,782.52 and 6,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.52, 24,782.52 and 6,662.24 is: 9,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.52 : 24,782.52 = 6,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.52/24,782.52 = 6,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.52x = 24,782.52 × 6,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.52x = 165,107,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107,096.04/16,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.04

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