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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.64, 24,511.82 and 6,480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.64, 24,511.82 and 6,480.27 is: 9,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.64 : 24,511.82 = 6,480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.64/24,511.82 = 6,480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.64x = 24,511.82 × 6,480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.64x = 158,843,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,843,179.39/16,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.96

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