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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.67, 24,401.94 and 6,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.67, 24,401.94 and 6,270.67 is: 9,407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.67 : 24,401.94 = 6,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.67/24,401.94 = 6,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.67x = 24,401.94 × 6,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.67x = 153,016,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,016,513.10/16,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.33

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