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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.12, 24,562.40 and 6,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.12, 24,562.40 and 6,512.49 is: 9,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.12 : 24,562.40 = 6,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.12/24,562.40 = 6,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.12x = 24,562.40 × 6,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.12x = 159,962,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962,351.81/16,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.82

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