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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.71, 24,926.74 and 6,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.71, 24,926.74 and 6,227.17 is: 9,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.71 : 24,926.74 = 6,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.71/24,926.74 = 6,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.71x = 24,926.74 × 6,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.71x = 155,222,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,222,969.64/16,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.01

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