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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.91, 24,439.92 and 6,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.91, 24,439.92 and 6,295.51 is: 9,444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.91 : 24,439.92 = 6,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.91/24,439.92 = 6,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.91x = 24,439.92 × 6,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.91x = 153,861,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,861,760.76/16,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.64

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