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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.70, 24,499.50 and 6,470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.70, 24,499.50 and 6,470.26 is: 9,698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.70 : 24,499.50 = 6,470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.70/24,499.50 = 6,470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.70x = 24,499.50 × 6,470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.70x = 158,518,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,518,134.87/16,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.44

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