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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.60, 24,375.90 and 6,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.60, 24,375.90 and 6,390.20 is: 9,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.60 : 24,375.90 = 6,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.60/24,375.90 = 6,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.60x = 24,375.90 × 6,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.60x = 155,766,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,766,876.18/16,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.30

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