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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.59, 24,823.82 and 7,674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.59, 24,823.82 and 7,674.37 is: 11,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.59 : 24,823.82 = 7,674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.59/24,823.82 = 7,674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.59x = 24,823.82 × 7,674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.59x = 190,507,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,507,141.12/16,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.01

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