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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.53, 24,449.29 and 6,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.53, 24,449.29 and 6,441.17 is: 9,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.53 : 24,449.29 = 6,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.53/24,449.29 = 6,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.53x = 24,449.29 × 6,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.53x = 157,482,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,482,068.68/16,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.76

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