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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.73, 24,422.46 and 6,418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.73, 24,422.46 and 6,418.43 is: 9,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.73 : 24,422.46 = 6,418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.73/24,422.46 = 6,418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.73x = 24,422.46 × 6,418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.73x = 156,753,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,753,849.94/16,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.09

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