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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.52, 24,871.86 and 6,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.52, 24,871.86 and 6,719.58 is: 10,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.52 : 24,871.86 = 6,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.52/24,871.86 = 6,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.52x = 24,871.86 × 6,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.52x = 167,128,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,128,453.02/16,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.81

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