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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.61, 24,647.30 and 6,565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.61, 24,647.30 and 6,565.71 is: 9,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.61 : 24,647.30 = 6,565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.61/24,647.30 = 6,565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.61x = 24,647.30 × 6,565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.61x = 161,826,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,826,991.25/16,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.32

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