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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.68, 24,528.32 and 6,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.68, 24,528.32 and 6,491 is: 9,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.68 : 24,528.32 = 6,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.68/24,528.32 = 6,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.68x = 24,528.32 × 6,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.68x = 159,213,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,213,325.12/16,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.41

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