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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.03, 24,647.09 and 6,433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.03, 24,647.09 and 6,433.49 is: 9,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.03 : 24,647.09 = 6,433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.03/24,647.09 = 6,433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.03x = 24,647.09 × 6,433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.03x = 158,566,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,566,699.89/16,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.03

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