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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.61, 24,644.39 and 6,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.61, 24,644.39 and 6,571.19 is: 9,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.61 : 24,644.39 = 6,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.61/24,644.39 = 6,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.61x = 24,644.39 × 6,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.61x = 161,942,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,942,813.05/16,429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.77

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