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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.08, 24,659.58 and 6,577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.08, 24,659.58 and 6,577.16 is: 9,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.08 : 24,659.58 = 6,577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.08/24,659.58 = 6,577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.08x = 24,659.58 × 6,577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.08x = 162,190,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,190,003.19/16,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.72

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