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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.91, 24,864.70 and 6,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.91, 24,864.70 and 6,708.63 is: 10,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.91 : 24,864.70 = 6,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.91/24,864.70 = 6,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.91x = 24,864.70 × 6,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.91x = 166,808,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,808,072.36/16,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.71

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