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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.81, 24,657.18 and 6,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.81, 24,657.18 and 6,572.04 is: 9,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.81 : 24,657.18 = 6,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.81/24,657.18 = 6,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.81x = 24,657.18 × 6,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.81x = 162,047,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,047,973.25/16,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.45

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