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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.46, 24,478.71 and 6,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.46, 24,478.71 and 6,474.82 is: 9,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.46 : 24,478.71 = 6,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.46/24,478.71 = 6,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.46x = 24,478.71 × 6,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.46x = 158,495,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,495,241.08/16,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.09

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