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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.33, 24,804.15 and 6,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.33, 24,804.15 and 6,414.44 is: 9,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.33 : 24,804.15 = 6,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.33/24,804.15 = 6,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.33x = 24,804.15 × 6,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.33x = 159,104,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,104,731.93/16,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.62

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