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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.96, 24,484.60 and 6,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.96, 24,484.60 and 6,464.64 is: 9,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.96 : 24,484.60 = 6,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.96/24,484.60 = 6,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.96x = 24,484.60 × 6,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.96x = 158,284,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,284,124.54/16,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.02

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