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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.38, 24,710.54 and 6,610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.38, 24,710.54 and 6,610.32 is: 9,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.38 : 24,710.54 = 6,610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.38/24,710.54 = 6,610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.38x = 24,710.54 × 6,610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.38x = 163,344,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,344,543.72/16,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.09

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