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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.47, 24,475.35 and 6,472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.47, 24,475.35 and 6,472.67 is: 9,703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.47 : 24,475.35 = 6,472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.47/24,475.35 = 6,472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.47x = 24,475.35 × 6,472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.47x = 158,420,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,420,863.68/16,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.31

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