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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.32, 24,932.33 and 6,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.32, 24,932.33 and 6,230.88 is: 9,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.32 : 24,932.33 = 6,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.32/24,932.33 = 6,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.32x = 24,932.33 × 6,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.32x = 155,350,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,350,356.35/16,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.14

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