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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.80, 24,564.54 and 6,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.80, 24,564.54 and 6,513.64 is: 9,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.80 : 24,564.54 = 6,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.80/24,564.54 = 6,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.80x = 24,564.54 × 6,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.80x = 160,004,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,004,570.33/16,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.99

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