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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.63, 24,187.44 and 6,635.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.63, 24,187.44 and 6,635.00 is: 9,953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.63 : 24,187.44 = 6,635.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.63/24,187.44 = 6,635.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.63x = 24,187.44 × 6,635.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.63x = 160,483,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,483,543.46/16,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.93

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