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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.66, 24,385.83 and 6,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.66, 24,385.83 and 6,395.29 is: 9,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.66 : 24,385.83 = 6,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.66/24,385.83 = 6,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.66x = 24,385.83 × 6,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.66x = 155,954,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954,454.74/16,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.09

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