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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.70, 24,404.55 and 6,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.70, 24,404.55 and 6,405.70 is: 9,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.70 : 24,404.55 = 6,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.70/24,404.55 = 6,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.70x = 24,404.55 × 6,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.70x = 156,328,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,328,225.94/16,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.55

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