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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.98, 24,505.64 and 6,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.98, 24,505.64 and 6,476.34 is: 9,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.98 : 24,505.64 = 6,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.98/24,505.64 = 6,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.98x = 24,505.64 × 6,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.98x = 158,706,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,706,824.18/16,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.58

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