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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.97, 24,474.60 and 6,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.97, 24,474.60 and 6,472.17 is: 9,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.97 : 24,474.60 = 6,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.97/24,474.60 = 6,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.97x = 24,474.60 × 6,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.97x = 158,403,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,403,771.88/16,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.56

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