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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.73, 24,694.02 and 6,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.73, 24,694.02 and 6,594.95 is: 9,892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.73 : 24,694.02 = 6,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.73/24,694.02 = 6,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.73x = 24,694.02 × 6,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.73x = 162,855,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,855,703.73/16,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.39

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