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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.88, 24,862.02 and 6,711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.88, 24,862.02 and 6,711.65 is: 10,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.88 : 24,862.02 = 6,711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.88/24,862.02 = 6,711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.88x = 24,862.02 × 6,711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.88x = 166,865,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,865,176.53/16,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.32

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