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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.20, 24,399.30 and 6,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.20, 24,399.30 and 6,402.20 is: 9,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.20 : 24,399.30 = 6,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.20/24,399.30 = 6,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.20x = 24,399.30 × 6,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.20x = 156,209,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,209,198.46/16,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.30

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