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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.87, 24,376.07 and 6,390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.87, 24,376.07 and 6,390.77 is: 9,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.87 : 24,376.07 = 6,390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.87/24,376.07 = 6,390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.87x = 24,376.07 × 6,390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.87x = 155,781,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781,750.97/16,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.52

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