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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.73, 24,864.69 and 7,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.73, 24,864.69 and 7,806.59 is: 11,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.73 : 24,864.69 = 7,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.73/24,864.69 = 7,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.73x = 24,864.69 × 7,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.73x = 194,108,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,108,440.31/16,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.81

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