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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.73, 24,423.96 and 6,419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.73, 24,423.96 and 6,419.43 is: 9,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.73 : 24,423.96 = 6,419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.73/24,423.96 = 6,419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.73x = 24,423.96 × 6,419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.73x = 156,787,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,787,901.54/16,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.59

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