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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.32, 24,377.94 and 6,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.32, 24,377.94 and 6,391.92 is: 9,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.32 : 24,377.94 = 6,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.32/24,377.94 = 6,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.32x = 24,377.94 × 6,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.32x = 155,821,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,821,842.24/16,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.90

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