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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.22, 24,403.95 and 6,405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.22, 24,403.95 and 6,405.30 is: 9,613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.22 : 24,403.95 = 6,405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.22/24,403.95 = 6,405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.22x = 24,403.95 × 6,405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.22x = 156,314,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,314,620.94/16,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.91

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