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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.94, 24,641.11 and 6,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.94, 24,641.11 and 6,568.29 is: 9,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.94 : 24,641.11 = 6,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.94/24,641.11 = 6,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.94x = 24,641.11 × 6,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.94x = 161,849,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,849,964.61/16,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.72

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