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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.06, 24,376.43 and 6,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.06, 24,376.43 and 6,388.94 is: 9,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.06 : 24,376.43 = 6,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.06/24,376.43 = 6,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.06x = 24,376.43 × 6,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.06x = 155,739,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,739,625.60/16,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.00

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