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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.95, 24,566.76 and 6,511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.95, 24,566.76 and 6,511.34 is: 9,770.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.95 : 24,566.76 = 6,511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.95/24,566.76 = 6,511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.95x = 24,566.76 × 6,511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.95x = 159,962,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962,588.48/16,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.53

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