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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.12, 24,439.60 and 6,433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.12, 24,439.60 and 6,433.12 is: 9,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.12 : 24,439.60 = 6,433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.12/24,439.60 = 6,433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.12x = 24,439.60 × 6,433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.12x = 157,222,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222,879.55/16,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.28

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