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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.81, 24,569.73 and 6,522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.81, 24,569.73 and 6,522.99 is: 9,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.81 : 24,569.73 = 6,522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.81/24,569.73 = 6,522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.81x = 24,569.73 × 6,522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.81x = 160,268,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,268,103.09/16,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.29

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