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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.44, 24,946.02 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.44, 24,946.02 and 6,240 is: 9,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.44 : 24,946.02 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.44/24,946.02 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.44x = 24,946.02 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.44x = 155,663,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,663,164.80/16,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.82

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