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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.94, 24,395.78 and 6,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.94, 24,395.78 and 6,393.74 is: 9,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.94 : 24,395.78 = 6,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.94/24,395.78 = 6,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.94x = 24,395.78 × 6,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.94x = 155,980,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,980,168.42/16,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.91

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