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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.49, 24,802.26 and 6,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.49, 24,802.26 and 6,669.26 is: 9,999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.49 : 24,802.26 = 6,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.49/24,802.26 = 6,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.49x = 24,802.26 × 6,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.49x = 165,412,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,412,664.52/16,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.87

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