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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.27, 24,663.79 and 6,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.27, 24,663.79 and 6,452.05 is: 9,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.27 : 24,663.79 = 6,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.27/24,663.79 = 6,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.27x = 24,663.79 × 6,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.27x = 159,132,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,132,006.27/16,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.46

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