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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.69, 24,519.33 and 6,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.69, 24,519.33 and 6,484.98 is: 9,728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.69 : 24,519.33 = 6,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.69/24,519.33 = 6,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.69x = 24,519.33 × 6,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.69x = 159,007,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,007,364.66/16,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,728.38

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