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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.22, 24,385.71 and 6,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.22, 24,385.71 and 6,395.11 is: 9,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.22 : 24,385.71 = 6,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.22/24,385.71 = 6,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.22x = 24,385.71 × 6,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.22x = 155,949,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,949,175.95/16,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.25

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