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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.56, 24,406.26 and 6,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.56, 24,406.26 and 6,276.30 is: 9,412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.56 : 24,406.26 = 6,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.56/24,406.26 = 6,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.56x = 24,406.26 × 6,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.56x = 153,181,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,181,009.64/16,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.88

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