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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.53, 24,420.15 and 6,412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.53, 24,420.15 and 6,412.59 is: 9,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.53 : 24,420.15 = 6,412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.53/24,420.15 = 6,412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.53x = 24,420.15 × 6,412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.53x = 156,596,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,596,409.69/16,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.77

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