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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.97, 24,419.39 and 6,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.97, 24,419.39 and 6,283.77 is: 9,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.97 : 24,419.39 = 6,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.97/24,419.39 = 6,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.97x = 24,419.39 × 6,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.97x = 153,445,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445,708.20/16,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.01

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