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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.23, 24,842.57 and 6,719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.23, 24,842.57 and 6,719.31 is: 10,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.23 : 24,842.57 = 6,719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.23/24,842.57 = 6,719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.23x = 24,842.57 × 6,719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.23x = 166,924,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,924,895.43/16,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.96

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