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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.55, 24,510.45 and 6,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.55, 24,510.45 and 6,473.97 is: 9,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.55 : 24,510.45 = 6,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.55/24,510.45 = 6,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.55x = 24,510.45 × 6,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.55x = 158,679,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,679,917.99/16,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.56

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