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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.09, 24,514.34 and 6,480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.09, 24,514.34 and 6,480.42 is: 9,721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.09 : 24,514.34 = 6,480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.09/24,514.34 = 6,480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.09x = 24,514.34 × 6,480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.09x = 158,863,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,863,186.82/16,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.70

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