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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.98, 24,407.97 and 6,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.98, 24,407.97 and 6,412.30 is: 9,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.98 : 24,407.97 = 6,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.98/24,407.97 = 6,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.98x = 24,407.97 × 6,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.98x = 156,511,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,511,226.03/16,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.45

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