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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.46, 24,858.90 and 6,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.46, 24,858.90 and 6,714.09 is: 10,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.46 : 24,858.90 = 6,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.46/24,858.90 = 6,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.46x = 24,858.90 × 6,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.46x = 166,904,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,904,891.90/16,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.18

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