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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.14, 24,866.55 and 6,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.14, 24,866.55 and 6,709.91 is: 10,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.14 : 24,866.55 = 6,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.14/24,866.55 = 6,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.14x = 24,866.55 × 6,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.14x = 166,852,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,852,188.18/16,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.63

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