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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.96, 24,483.10 and 6,463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.96, 24,483.10 and 6,463.64 is: 9,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.96 : 24,483.10 = 6,463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.96/24,483.10 = 6,463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.96x = 24,483.10 × 6,463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.96x = 158,249,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,249,944.48/16,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.52

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