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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.09, 24,536.72 and 6,491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.09, 24,536.72 and 6,491.10 is: 9,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.09 : 24,536.72 = 6,491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.09/24,536.72 = 6,491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.09x = 24,536.72 × 6,491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.09x = 159,270,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,270,270.74/16,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,738.27

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