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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.94, 24,495.89 and 6,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.94, 24,495.89 and 6,478.84 is: 9,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.94 : 24,495.89 = 6,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.94/24,495.89 = 6,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.94x = 24,495.89 × 6,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.94x = 158,704,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,704,951.97/16,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.73

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