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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.65, 24,573.62 and 6,518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.65, 24,573.62 and 6,518.89 is: 9,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.65 : 24,573.62 = 6,518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.65/24,573.62 = 6,518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.65x = 24,573.62 × 6,518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.65x = 160,192,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,192,725.68/16,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.98

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