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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.10, 24,422.72 and 6,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.10, 24,422.72 and 6,423.30 is: 9,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.10 : 24,422.72 = 6,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.10/24,422.72 = 6,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.10x = 24,422.72 × 6,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.10x = 156,874,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874,425.26/16,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.64

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