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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.17, 24,399.69 and 6,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.17, 24,399.69 and 6,269.17 is: 9,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.17 : 24,399.69 = 6,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.17/24,399.69 = 6,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.17x = 24,399.69 × 6,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.17x = 152,965,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,965,804.56/16,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.08

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