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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.39, 24,656.51 and 6,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.39, 24,656.51 and 6,571.54 is: 9,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.39 : 24,656.51 = 6,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.39/24,656.51 = 6,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.39x = 24,656.51 × 6,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.39x = 162,031,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,031,085.59/16,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.68

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