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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.30, 24,626.15 and 6,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.30, 24,626.15 and 6,425.18 is: 9,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.30 : 24,626.15 = 6,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.30/24,626.15 = 6,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.30x = 24,626.15 × 6,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.30x = 158,227,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,227,524.09/16,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.20

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