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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.85, 24,392.34 and 6,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.85, 24,392.34 and 6,403.05 is: 9,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.85 : 24,392.34 = 6,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.85/24,392.34 = 6,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.85x = 24,392.34 × 6,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.85x = 156,185,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,185,372.64/16,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.27

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