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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.62, 24,859.90 and 6,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.62, 24,859.90 and 6,717.19 is: 10,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.62 : 24,859.90 = 6,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.62/24,859.90 = 6,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.62x = 24,859.90 × 6,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.62x = 166,988,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,988,547.38/16,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,077.99

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