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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.71, 24,780.06 and 6,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.71, 24,780.06 and 6,662.34 is: 9,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.71 : 24,780.06 = 6,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.71/24,780.06 = 6,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.71x = 24,780.06 × 6,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.71x = 165,093,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,093,184.94/16,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.08

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