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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.73, 24,580.19 and 6,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.73, 24,580.19 and 6,522.70 is: 9,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.73 : 24,580.19 = 6,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.73/24,580.19 = 6,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.73x = 24,580.19 × 6,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.73x = 160,329,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,329,160.17/16,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.68

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