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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.44, 24,461.28 and 6,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.44, 24,461.28 and 6,445.44 is: 9,667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.44 : 24,461.28 = 6,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.44/24,461.28 = 6,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.44x = 24,461.28 × 6,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.44x = 157,663,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,663,712.56/16,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.02

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