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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.73, 24,513.19 and 6,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.73, 24,513.19 and 6,475.79 is: 9,716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.73 : 24,513.19 = 6,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.73/24,513.19 = 6,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.73x = 24,513.19 × 6,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.73x = 158,742,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,742,270.67/16,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.89

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