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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.41, 24,863.18 and 6,714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.41, 24,863.18 and 6,714.87 is: 10,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.41 : 24,863.18 = 6,714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.41/24,863.18 = 6,714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.41x = 24,863.18 × 6,714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.41x = 166,952,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952,987.91/16,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.33

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