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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.22, 24,396.21 and 6,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.22, 24,396.21 and 6,402.11 is: 9,600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.22 : 24,396.21 = 6,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.22/24,396.21 = 6,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.22x = 24,396.21 × 6,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.22x = 156,187,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,187,098.02/16,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.75

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