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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.45, 24,853.23 and 6,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.45, 24,853.23 and 6,711.03 is: 10,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.45 : 24,853.23 = 6,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.45/24,853.23 = 6,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.45x = 24,853.23 × 6,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.45x = 166,790,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,790,772.13/16,583.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.67

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