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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.20, 24,388.80 and 6,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.20, 24,388.80 and 6,395.20 is: 9,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.20 : 24,388.80 = 6,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.20/24,388.80 = 6,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.20x = 24,388.80 × 6,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.20x = 155,971,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,971,253.76/16,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.80

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