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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.85, 24,403.41 and 6,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.85, 24,403.41 and 6,411.42 is: 9,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.85 : 24,403.41 = 6,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.85/24,403.41 = 6,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.85x = 24,403.41 × 6,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.85x = 156,460,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,460,510.94/16,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.23

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