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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.08, 24,391.46 and 6,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.08, 24,391.46 and 6,390.88 is: 9,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.08 : 24,391.46 = 6,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.08/24,391.46 = 6,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.08x = 24,391.46 × 6,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.08x = 155,882,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,882,893.88/16,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.62

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