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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.48, 24,405.72 and 6,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.48, 24,405.72 and 6,410.80 is: 9,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.48 : 24,405.72 = 6,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.48/24,405.72 = 6,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.48x = 24,405.72 × 6,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.48x = 156,460,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,460,189.78/16,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.20

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