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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.35, 24,657.19 and 6,581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.35, 24,657.19 and 6,581.25 is: 9,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.35 : 24,657.19 = 6,581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.35/24,657.19 = 6,581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.35x = 24,657.19 × 6,581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.35x = 162,275,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,275,152.25/16,447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.34

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