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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.12, 24,601.60 and 6,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.12, 24,601.60 and 6,541.44 is: 9,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.12 : 24,601.60 = 6,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.12/24,601.60 = 6,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.12x = 24,601.60 × 6,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.12x = 160,929,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,929,890.30/16,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.74

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