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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.63, 24,454.71 and 6,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.63, 24,454.71 and 6,433.43 is: 9,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.63 : 24,454.71 = 6,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.63/24,454.71 = 6,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.63x = 24,454.71 × 6,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.63x = 157,327,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,327,542.68/16,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.22

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