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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.07, 24,395.99 and 6,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.07, 24,395.99 and 6,406.70 is: 9,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.07 : 24,395.99 = 6,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.07/24,395.99 = 6,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.07x = 24,395.99 × 6,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.07x = 156,297,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,297,635.12/16,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.45

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