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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.74, 24,805.62 and 6,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.74, 24,805.62 and 6,671.52 is: 10,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.74 : 24,805.62 = 6,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.74/24,805.62 = 6,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.74x = 24,805.62 × 6,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.74x = 165,491,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,491,189.94/16,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.25

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