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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.19, 24,512.58 and 6,480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.19, 24,512.58 and 6,480.47 is: 9,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.19 : 24,512.58 = 6,480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.19/24,512.58 = 6,480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.19x = 24,512.58 × 6,480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.19x = 158,852,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,852,916.75/16,340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.61

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