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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.91, 24,380.20 and 6,391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.91, 24,380.20 and 6,391.54 is: 9,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.91 : 24,380.20 = 6,391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.91/24,380.20 = 6,391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.91x = 24,380.20 × 6,391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.91x = 155,827,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,827,023.51/16,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.46

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