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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.02, 24,646.28 and 6,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.02, 24,646.28 and 6,573.96 is: 9,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.02 : 24,646.28 = 6,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.02/24,646.28 = 6,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.02x = 24,646.28 × 6,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.02x = 162,023,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,023,626.00/16,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.64

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