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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.32, 24,924.68 and 6,225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.32, 24,924.68 and 6,225.78 is: 9,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.32 : 24,924.68 = 6,225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.32/24,924.68 = 6,225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.32x = 24,924.68 × 6,225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.32x = 155,175,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175,574.25/16,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.94

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