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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.70, 24,376.05 and 6,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.70, 24,376.05 and 6,386.70 is: 9,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.70 : 24,376.05 = 6,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.70/24,376.05 = 6,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.70x = 24,376.05 × 6,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.70x = 155,682,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,682,518.54/16,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.05

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