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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.61, 24,670.63 and 6,318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.61, 24,670.63 and 6,318.46 is: 9,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.61 : 24,670.63 = 6,318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.61/24,670.63 = 6,318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.61x = 24,670.63 × 6,318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.61x = 155,880,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,880,253.25/16,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.08

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