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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.33, 24,441.18 and 6,449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.33, 24,441.18 and 6,449.55 is: 9,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.33 : 24,441.18 = 6,449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.33/24,441.18 = 6,449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.33x = 24,441.18 × 6,449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.33x = 157,634,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,634,612.47/16,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.86

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