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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.60, 24,432.48 and 6,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.60, 24,432.48 and 6,430.08 is: 9,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.60 : 24,432.48 = 6,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.60/24,432.48 = 6,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.60x = 24,432.48 × 6,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.60x = 157,102,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,102,801.00/16,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.92

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