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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.38, 24,865.77 and 6,714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.38, 24,865.77 and 6,714.15 is: 10,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.38 : 24,865.77 = 6,714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.38/24,865.77 = 6,714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.38x = 24,865.77 × 6,714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.38x = 166,952,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952,509.65/16,582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.07

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