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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.01, 24,451.08 and 6,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.01, 24,451.08 and 6,438.34 is: 9,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.01 : 24,451.08 = 6,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.01/24,451.08 = 6,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.01x = 24,451.08 × 6,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.01x = 157,424,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,424,366.41/16,299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.52

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