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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.81, 24,392.42 and 6,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.81, 24,392.42 and 6,393.82 is: 9,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.81 : 24,392.42 = 6,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.81/24,392.42 = 6,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.81x = 24,392.42 × 6,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.81x = 155,960,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,960,742.84/16,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.74

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