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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.35, 24,396.09 and 6,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.35, 24,396.09 and 6,405.55 is: 9,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.35 : 24,396.09 = 6,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.35/24,396.09 = 6,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.35x = 24,396.09 × 6,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.35x = 156,270,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,270,374.30/16,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.02

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