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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.50, 24,501.38 and 6,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.50, 24,501.38 and 6,472.78 is: 9,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.50 : 24,501.38 = 6,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.50/24,501.38 = 6,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.50x = 24,501.38 × 6,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.50x = 158,592,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,592,042.44/16,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.62

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