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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.61, 24,368.76 and 6,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.61, 24,368.76 and 6,382.59 is: 9,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.61 : 24,368.76 = 6,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.61/24,368.76 = 6,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.61x = 24,368.76 × 6,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.61x = 155,535,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,535,803.89/16,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.61

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