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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.84, 24,854.79 and 6,702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.84, 24,854.79 and 6,702.36 is: 10,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.84 : 24,854.79 = 6,702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.84/24,854.79 = 6,702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.84x = 24,854.79 × 6,702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.84x = 166,585,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,585,750.30/16,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.55

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