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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.60, 24,405.90 and 6,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.60, 24,405.90 and 6,404.49 is: 9,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.60 : 24,405.90 = 6,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.60/24,405.90 = 6,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.60x = 24,405.90 × 6,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.60x = 156,307,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,307,342.49/16,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.74

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