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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.66, 24,376.83 and 6,389.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.66, 24,376.83 and 6,389.29 is: 9,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.66 : 24,376.83 = 6,389.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.66/24,376.83 = 6,389.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.66x = 24,376.83 × 6,389.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.66x = 155,750,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750,636.15/16,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.09

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