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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.35, 24,685.47 and 6,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.35, 24,685.47 and 6,593.98 is: 9,890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.35 : 24,685.47 = 6,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.35/24,685.47 = 6,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.35x = 24,685.47 × 6,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.35x = 162,775,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,775,495.47/16,457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.75

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