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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.44, 24,462.78 and 6,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.44, 24,462.78 and 6,446.44 is: 9,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.44 : 24,462.78 = 6,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.44/24,462.78 = 6,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.44x = 24,462.78 × 6,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.44x = 157,697,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,697,843.50/16,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.52

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