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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.47, 24,473.85 and 6,471.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.47, 24,473.85 and 6,471.67 is: 9,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.47 : 24,473.85 = 6,471.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.47/24,473.85 = 6,471.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.47x = 24,473.85 × 6,471.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.47x = 158,386,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386,680.83/16,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.81

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