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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.51, 24,848.21 and 6,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.51, 24,848.21 and 6,711.71 is: 10,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.51 : 24,848.21 = 6,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.51/24,848.21 = 6,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.51x = 24,848.21 × 6,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.51x = 166,773,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,773,872.08/16,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.53

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