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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.34, 24,535.59 and 6,490.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.34, 24,535.59 and 6,490.35 is: 9,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.34 : 24,535.59 = 6,490.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.34/24,535.59 = 6,490.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.34x = 24,535.59 × 6,490.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.34x = 159,244,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,244,566.56/16,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.15

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