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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.71, 24,603.33 and 6,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.71, 24,603.33 and 6,272.64 is: 9,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.71 : 24,603.33 = 6,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.71/24,603.33 = 6,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.71x = 24,603.33 × 6,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.71x = 154,327,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,327,831.89/16,408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.24

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