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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.73, 24,511.69 and 6,474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.73, 24,511.69 and 6,474.79 is: 9,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.73 : 24,511.69 = 6,474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.73/24,511.69 = 6,474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.73x = 24,511.69 × 6,474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.73x = 158,708,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,708,045.30/16,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.39

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