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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.38, 24,544.20 and 6,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.38, 24,544.20 and 6,496.44 is: 9,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.38 : 24,544.20 = 6,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.38/24,544.20 = 6,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.38x = 24,544.20 × 6,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.38x = 159,449,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,449,922.65/16,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.89

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