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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.67, 24,666.93 and 6,578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.67, 24,666.93 and 6,578.70 is: 9,872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.67 : 24,666.93 = 6,578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.67/24,666.93 = 6,578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.67x = 24,666.93 × 6,578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.67x = 162,276,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,276,332.39/16,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.82

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