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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.84, 24,456.34 and 6,450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.84, 24,456.34 and 6,450.85 is: 9,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.84 : 24,456.34 = 6,450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.84/24,456.34 = 6,450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.84x = 24,456.34 × 6,450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.84x = 157,764,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,764,180.89/16,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.39

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