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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.67, 24,657.93 and 6,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.67, 24,657.93 and 6,572.70 is: 9,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.67 : 24,657.93 = 6,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.67/24,657.93 = 6,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.67x = 24,657.93 × 6,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.67x = 162,069,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,069,176.51/16,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.82

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