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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.35, 24,394.59 and 6,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.35, 24,394.59 and 6,404.55 is: 9,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.35 : 24,394.59 = 6,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.35/24,394.59 = 6,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.35x = 24,394.59 × 6,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.35x = 156,236,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,236,371.38/16,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.52

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