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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.16, 24,377.58 and 6,389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.16, 24,377.58 and 6,389.79 is: 9,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.16 : 24,377.58 = 6,389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.16/24,377.58 = 6,389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.16x = 24,377.58 × 6,389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.16x = 155,767,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,767,616.91/16,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.84

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