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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.43, 24,417.54 and 6,423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.43, 24,417.54 and 6,423.24 is: 9,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.43 : 24,417.54 = 6,423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.43/24,417.54 = 6,423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.43x = 24,417.54 × 6,423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.43x = 156,839,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,839,719.63/16,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,628.31

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