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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.85, 24,445.08 and 6,430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.85, 24,445.08 and 6,430.73 is: 9,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.85 : 24,445.08 = 6,430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.85/24,445.08 = 6,430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.85x = 24,445.08 × 6,430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.85x = 157,199,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,199,677.15/16,293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.79

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