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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.14, 24,402.11 and 6,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.14, 24,402.11 and 6,406.02 is: 9,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.14 : 24,402.11 = 6,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.14/24,402.11 = 6,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.14x = 24,402.11 × 6,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.14x = 156,320,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,320,372.67/16,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.63

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