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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.94, 24,664.86 and 6,577.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.94, 24,664.86 and 6,577.11 is: 9,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.94 : 24,664.86 = 6,577.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.94/24,664.86 = 6,577.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.94x = 24,664.86 × 6,577.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.94x = 162,223,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,223,497.35/16,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.05

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