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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.10, 24,397.21 and 6,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.10, 24,397.21 and 6,406.30 is: 9,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.10 : 24,397.21 = 6,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.10/24,397.21 = 6,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.10x = 24,397.21 × 6,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.10x = 156,295,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,295,846.42/16,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.14

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