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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.62, 24,434.35 and 6,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.62, 24,434.35 and 6,429.62 is: 9,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.62 : 24,434.35 = 6,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.62/24,434.35 = 6,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.62x = 24,434.35 × 6,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.62x = 157,103,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,103,585.45/16,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.03

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