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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.33, 24,802.65 and 6,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.33, 24,802.65 and 6,413.44 is: 9,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.33 : 24,802.65 = 6,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.33/24,802.65 = 6,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.33x = 24,802.65 × 6,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.33x = 159,070,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070,307.62/16,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.12

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