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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.68, 24,560.97 and 6,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.68, 24,560.97 and 6,386.12 is: 9,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.68 : 24,560.97 = 6,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.68/24,560.97 = 6,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.68x = 24,560.97 × 6,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.68x = 156,849,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,849,301.74/16,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.51

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