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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.76, 24,385.18 and 6,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.76, 24,385.18 and 6,403.18 is: 9,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.76 : 24,385.18 = 6,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.76/24,385.18 = 6,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.76x = 24,385.18 × 6,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.76x = 156,142,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,142,696.87/16,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.29

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