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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.27, 24,932.09 and 6,230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.27, 24,932.09 and 6,230.73 is: 9,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.27 : 24,932.09 = 6,230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.27/24,932.09 = 6,230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.27x = 24,932.09 × 6,230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.27x = 155,345,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,345,089.97/16,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.35

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