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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.52, 24,413.40 and 6,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.52, 24,413.40 and 6,412.20 is: 9,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.52 : 24,413.40 = 6,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.52/24,413.40 = 6,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.52x = 24,413.40 × 6,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.52x = 156,543,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,543,603.48/16,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.39

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