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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.08, 24,359.22 and 6,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.08, 24,359.22 and 6,390 is: 9,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.08 : 24,359.22 = 6,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.08/24,359.22 = 6,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.08x = 24,359.22 × 6,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.08x = 155,655,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,655,415.80/16,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.11

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