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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.79, 24,711.97 and 6,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.79, 24,711.97 and 6,613.89 is: 9,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.79 : 24,711.97 = 6,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.79/24,711.97 = 6,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.79x = 24,711.97 × 6,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.79x = 163,442,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,442,251.26/16,474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.75

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