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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.54, 24,401.76 and 6,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.54, 24,401.76 and 6,270.54 is: 9,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.54 : 24,401.76 = 6,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.54/24,401.76 = 6,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.54x = 24,401.76 × 6,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.54x = 153,012,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,012,212.15/16,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.14

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