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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.46, 24,406.38 and 6,411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.46, 24,406.38 and 6,411.81 is: 9,620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.46 : 24,406.38 = 6,411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.46/24,406.38 = 6,411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.46x = 24,406.38 × 6,411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.46x = 156,489,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,489,071.35/16,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.94

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