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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.91, 24,863.93 and 6,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.91, 24,863.93 and 6,715.37 is: 10,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.91 : 24,863.93 = 6,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.91/24,863.93 = 6,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.91x = 24,863.93 × 6,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.91x = 166,970,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,970,489.60/16,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.08

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