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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.53, 24,647.85 and 6,433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.53, 24,647.85 and 6,433.99 is: 9,651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.53 : 24,647.85 = 6,433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.53/24,647.85 = 6,433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.53x = 24,647.85 × 6,433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.53x = 158,583,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,583,865.01/16,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.78

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