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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.03, 24,507.43 and 6,477.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.03, 24,507.43 and 6,477.17 is: 9,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.03 : 24,507.43 = 6,477.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.03/24,507.43 = 6,477.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.03x = 24,507.43 × 6,477.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.03x = 158,738,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,738,651.64/16,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.50

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