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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.55, 24,570.86 and 6,523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.55, 24,570.86 and 6,523.74 is: 9,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.55 : 24,570.86 = 6,523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.55/24,570.86 = 6,523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.55x = 24,570.86 × 6,523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.55x = 160,293,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,293,869.60/16,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.42

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