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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.73, 24,410.60 and 6,407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.73, 24,410.60 and 6,407.61 is: 9,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.73 : 24,410.60 = 6,407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.73/24,410.60 = 6,407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.73x = 24,410.60 × 6,407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.73x = 156,413,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,413,572.63/16,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.42

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