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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.60, 24,381.90 and 6,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.60, 24,381.90 and 6,394.20 is: 9,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.60 : 24,381.90 = 6,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.60/24,381.90 = 6,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.60x = 24,381.90 × 6,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.60x = 155,902,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,902,744.98/16,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.30

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