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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.14, 24,499.35 and 6,471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.14, 24,499.35 and 6,471.39 is: 9,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.14 : 24,499.35 = 6,471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.14/24,499.35 = 6,471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.14x = 24,499.35 × 6,471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.14x = 158,544,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,544,848.60/16,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.54

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