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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.10, 24,393.15 and 6,395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.10, 24,393.15 and 6,395.99 is: 9,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.10 : 24,393.15 = 6,395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.10/24,393.15 = 6,395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.10x = 24,393.15 × 6,395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.10x = 156,018,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,018,221.50/16,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.98

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