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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.36, 24,454.68 and 6,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.36, 24,454.68 and 6,458.56 is: 9,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.36 : 24,454.68 = 6,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.36/24,454.68 = 6,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.36x = 24,454.68 × 6,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.36x = 157,942,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,942,018.06/16,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.35

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