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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.91, 24,860.93 and 6,713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.91, 24,860.93 and 6,713.37 is: 10,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.91 : 24,860.93 = 6,713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.91/24,860.93 = 6,713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.91x = 24,860.93 × 6,713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.91x = 166,900,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,900,588.07/16,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.08

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