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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.99, 24,783.44 and 6,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.99, 24,783.44 and 6,664.59 is: 9,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.99 : 24,783.44 = 6,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.99/24,783.44 = 6,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.99x = 24,783.44 × 6,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.99x = 165,171,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,171,433.07/16,527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.44

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