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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.12, 24,376.98 and 6,393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.12, 24,376.98 and 6,393.45 is: 9,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.12 : 24,376.98 = 6,393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.12/24,376.98 = 6,393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.12x = 24,376.98 × 6,393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.12x = 155,853,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,853,002.78/16,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.52

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