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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.59, 24,402.90 and 6,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.59, 24,402.90 and 6,402.49 is: 9,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.59 : 24,402.90 = 6,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.59/24,402.90 = 6,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.59x = 24,402.90 × 6,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.59x = 156,239,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,239,323.22/16,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.74

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