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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.01, 24,449.58 and 6,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.01, 24,449.58 and 6,437.34 is: 9,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.01 : 24,449.58 = 6,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.01/24,449.58 = 6,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.01x = 24,449.58 × 6,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.01x = 157,390,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,390,259.32/16,298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.02

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