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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.37, 24,530.61 and 6,490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.37, 24,530.61 and 6,490.43 is: 9,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.37 : 24,530.61 = 6,490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.37/24,530.61 = 6,490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.37x = 24,530.61 × 6,490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.37x = 159,214,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,214,200.74/16,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.06

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