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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.98, 24,507.56 and 6,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.98, 24,507.56 and 6,472.04 is: 9,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.98 : 24,507.56 = 6,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.98/24,507.56 = 6,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.98x = 24,507.56 × 6,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.98x = 158,613,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,613,802.26/16,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.26

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