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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.64, 24,404.36 and 6,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.64, 24,404.36 and 6,407.52 is: 9,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.64 : 24,404.36 = 6,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.64/24,404.36 = 6,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.64x = 24,404.36 × 6,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.64x = 156,371,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,371,392.75/16,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.88

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