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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.28, 24,460.92 and 6,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.28, 24,460.92 and 6,451.20 is: 9,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.28 : 24,460.92 = 6,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.28/24,460.92 = 6,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.28x = 24,460.92 × 6,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.28x = 157,802,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,802,287.10/16,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.80

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