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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.64, 24,549.12 and 6,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.64, 24,549.12 and 6,513.44 is: 9,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.64 : 24,549.12 = 6,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.64/24,549.12 = 6,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.64x = 24,549.12 × 6,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.64x = 159,899,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,899,220.17/16,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.25

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