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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.22, 24,473.47 and 6,471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.22, 24,473.47 and 6,471.42 is: 9,701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.22 : 24,473.47 = 6,471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.22/24,473.47 = 6,471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.22x = 24,473.47 × 6,471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.22x = 158,378,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,378,103.23/16,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.44

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