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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.29, 24,562.96 and 6,518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.29, 24,562.96 and 6,518.48 is: 9,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.29 : 24,562.96 = 6,518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.29/24,562.96 = 6,518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.29x = 24,562.96 × 6,518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.29x = 160,113,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,113,163.50/16,372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.52

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