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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.32, 24,376.44 and 6,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.32, 24,376.44 and 6,390.92 is: 9,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.32 : 24,376.44 = 6,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.32/24,376.44 = 6,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.32x = 24,376.44 × 6,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.32x = 155,787,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,787,877.92/16,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.40

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