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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.34, 24,457.10 and 6,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.34, 24,457.10 and 6,451.35 is: 9,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.34 : 24,457.10 = 6,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.34/24,457.10 = 6,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.34x = 24,457.10 × 6,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.34x = 157,781,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,781,279.83/16,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.14

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