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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.76, 24,864.78 and 6,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.76, 24,864.78 and 6,717.32 is: 10,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.76 : 24,864.78 = 6,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.76/24,864.78 = 6,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.76x = 24,864.78 × 6,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.76x = 167,024,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024,683.99/16,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.48

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