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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.74, 24,389.70 and 6,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.74, 24,389.70 and 6,406.20 is: 9,602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.74 : 24,389.70 = 6,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.74/24,389.70 = 6,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.74x = 24,389.70 × 6,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.74x = 156,245,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,245,296.14/16,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.84

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