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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.22, 24,382.71 and 6,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.22, 24,382.71 and 6,393.11 is: 9,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.22 : 24,382.71 = 6,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.22/24,382.71 = 6,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.22x = 24,382.71 × 6,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.22x = 155,881,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,881,225.21/16,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.25

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