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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.53, 24,458.10 and 6,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.53, 24,458.10 and 6,444.74 is: 9,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.53 : 24,458.10 = 6,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.53/24,458.10 = 6,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.53x = 24,458.10 × 6,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.53x = 157,626,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,626,099.83/16,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.03

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