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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.39, 24,567.67 and 6,514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.39, 24,567.67 and 6,514.49 is: 9,772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.39 : 24,567.67 = 6,514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.39/24,567.67 = 6,514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.39x = 24,567.67 × 6,514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.39x = 160,045,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045,910.10/16,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.37

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