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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.95, 24,399.63 and 6,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.95, 24,399.63 and 6,407.30 is: 9,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.95 : 24,399.63 = 6,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.95/24,399.63 = 6,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.95x = 24,399.63 × 6,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.95x = 156,335,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,335,810.30/16,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.19

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