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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.29, 24,506.53 and 6,471.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.29, 24,506.53 and 6,471.35 is: 9,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.29 : 24,506.53 = 6,471.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.29/24,506.53 = 6,471.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.29x = 24,506.53 × 6,471.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.29x = 158,590,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,590,332.92/16,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.23

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