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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.18, 24,657.14 and 6,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.18, 24,657.14 and 6,572.20 is: 9,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.18 : 24,657.14 = 6,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.18/24,657.14 = 6,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.18x = 24,657.14 × 6,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.18x = 162,051,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,051,655.51/16,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.05

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