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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.07, 24,409.50 and 6,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.07, 24,409.50 and 6,419.35 is: 9,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.07 : 24,409.50 = 6,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.07/24,409.50 = 6,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.07x = 24,409.50 × 6,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.07x = 156,693,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,693,123.83/16,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.48

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