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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.73, 24,689.50 and 6,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.73, 24,689.50 and 6,591.95 is: 9,887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.73 : 24,689.50 = 6,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.73/24,689.50 = 6,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.73x = 24,689.50 × 6,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.73x = 162,751,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,751,809.60/16,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.88

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