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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.37, 24,565.77 and 6,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.37, 24,565.77 and 6,514.74 is: 9,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.37 : 24,565.77 = 6,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.37/24,565.77 = 6,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.37x = 24,565.77 × 6,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.37x = 160,039,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,039,604.45/16,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.19

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