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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.50, 24,979.68 and 6,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.50, 24,979.68 and 6,265.68 is: 9,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.50 : 24,979.68 = 6,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.50/24,979.68 = 6,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.50x = 24,979.68 × 6,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.50x = 156,514,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,514,681.38/16,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.43

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