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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.96, 24,483.47 and 6,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.96, 24,483.47 and 6,468.66 is: 9,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.96 : 24,483.47 = 6,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.96/24,483.47 = 6,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.96x = 24,483.47 × 6,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.96x = 158,375,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,375,210.71/16,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.82

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