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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.39, 24,535.44 and 6,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.39, 24,535.44 and 6,496.02 is: 9,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.39 : 24,535.44 = 6,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.39/24,535.44 = 6,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.39x = 24,535.44 × 6,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.39x = 159,382,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,382,708.95/16,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.58

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