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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.43, 24,930.81 and 6,229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.43, 24,930.81 and 6,229.89 is: 9,342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.43 : 24,930.81 = 6,229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.43/24,930.81 = 6,229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.43x = 24,930.81 × 6,229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.43x = 155,316,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,316,203.91/16,625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.09

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