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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.59, 24,535.97 and 6,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.59, 24,535.97 and 6,490.60 is: 9,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.59 : 24,535.97 = 6,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.59/24,535.97 = 6,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.59x = 24,535.97 × 6,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.59x = 159,253,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,253,166.88/16,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.52

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