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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.04, 24,556.62 and 6,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.04, 24,556.62 and 6,507.12 is: 9,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.04 : 24,556.62 = 6,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.04/24,556.62 = 6,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.04x = 24,556.62 × 6,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.04x = 159,792,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,792,873.13/16,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.30

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