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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.49, 24,657.60 and 6,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.49, 24,657.60 and 6,572.52 is: 9,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.49 : 24,657.60 = 6,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.49/24,657.60 = 6,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.49x = 24,657.60 × 6,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.49x = 162,062,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,062,569.15/16,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.53

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