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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.49, 24,831.92 and 6,561.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.49, 24,831.92 and 6,561.67 is: 9,842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.49 : 24,831.92 = 6,561.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.49/24,831.92 = 6,561.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.49x = 24,831.92 × 6,561.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.49x = 162,938,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938,864.51/16,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.58

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