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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.62, 24,437.35 and 6,431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.62, 24,437.35 and 6,431.62 is: 9,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.62 : 24,437.35 = 6,431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.62/24,437.35 = 6,431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.62x = 24,437.35 × 6,431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.62x = 157,171,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,171,749.01/16,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.03

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