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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.14, 24,852.86 and 6,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.14, 24,852.86 and 6,709.77 is: 10,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.14 : 24,852.86 = 6,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.14/24,852.86 = 6,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.14x = 24,852.86 × 6,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.14x = 166,756,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,756,966.05/16,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.88

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