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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.67, 24,644.39 and 6,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.67, 24,644.39 and 6,563.70 is: 9,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.67 : 24,644.39 = 6,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.67/24,644.39 = 6,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.67x = 24,644.39 × 6,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.67x = 161,758,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,758,349.82/16,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.30

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