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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.94, 24,483.77 and 6,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.94, 24,483.77 and 6,329.98 is: 9,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.94 : 24,483.77 = 6,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.94/24,483.77 = 6,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.94x = 24,483.77 × 6,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.94x = 154,981,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,981,854.89/16,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.98

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