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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.99, 24,543.11 and 6,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.99, 24,543.11 and 6,499.62 is: 9,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.99 : 24,543.11 = 6,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.99/24,543.11 = 6,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.99x = 24,543.11 × 6,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.99x = 159,520,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,520,856.12/16,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.88

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