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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.83, 24,923.94 and 6,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.83, 24,923.94 and 6,225.29 is: 9,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.83 : 24,923.94 = 6,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.83/24,923.94 = 6,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.83x = 24,923.94 × 6,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.83x = 155,158,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,158,754.44/16,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.20

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