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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.53, 24,560.33 and 6,516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.53, 24,560.33 and 6,516.73 is: 9,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.53 : 24,560.33 = 6,516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.53/24,560.33 = 6,516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.53x = 24,560.33 × 6,516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.53x = 160,053,039.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,053,039.32/16,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,776.90

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