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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.47, 24,434.33 and 6,425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.47, 24,434.33 and 6,425.55 is: 9,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.47 : 24,434.33 = 6,425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.47/24,434.33 = 6,425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.47x = 24,434.33 × 6,425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.47x = 157,003,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,003,977.00/16,279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.29

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