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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.07, 24,397.48 and 6,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.07, 24,397.48 and 6,407.70 is: 9,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.07 : 24,397.48 = 6,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.07/24,397.48 = 6,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.07x = 24,397.48 × 6,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.07x = 156,331,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,331,732.60/16,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.96

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