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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.51, 24,494.27 and 6,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.51, 24,494.27 and 6,475.73 is: 9,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.51 : 24,494.27 = 6,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.51/24,494.27 = 6,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.51x = 24,494.27 × 6,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.51x = 158,618,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,618,124.22/16,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.59

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