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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.13, 24,403.58 and 6,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.13, 24,403.58 and 6,411.76 is: 9,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.13 : 24,403.58 = 6,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.13/24,403.58 = 6,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.13x = 24,403.58 × 6,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.13x = 156,469,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469,829.08/16,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.05

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