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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.23, 24,519.95 and 6,480.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.23, 24,519.95 and 6,480.29 is: 9,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.23 : 24,519.95 = 6,480.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.23/24,519.95 = 6,480.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.23x = 24,519.95 × 6,480.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.23x = 158,896,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,896,231.78/16,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.64

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