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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.95, 24,850.98 and 6,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.95, 24,850.98 and 6,709.53 is: 10,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.95 : 24,850.98 = 6,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.95/24,850.98 = 6,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.95x = 24,850.98 × 6,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.95x = 166,738,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,738,395.84/16,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.42

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