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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.48, 24,497.43 and 6,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.48, 24,497.43 and 6,964.60 is: 10,450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.48 : 24,497.43 = 6,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.48/24,497.43 = 6,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.48x = 24,497.43 × 6,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.48x = 170,614,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,614,739.73/16,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.83

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