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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.48, 24,515.82 and 6,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.48, 24,515.82 and 6,477.54 is: 9,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.48 : 24,515.82 = 6,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.48/24,515.82 = 6,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.48x = 24,515.82 × 6,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.48x = 158,802,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,802,204.68/16,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,719.52

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