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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.08, 24,573.04 and 6,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.08, 24,573.04 and 6,518.72 is: 9,778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.08 : 24,573.04 = 6,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.08/24,573.04 = 6,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.08x = 24,573.04 × 6,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.08x = 160,184,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,184,767.31/16,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.05

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