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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.58, 24,934.07 and 6,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.58, 24,934.07 and 6,232.04 is: 9,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.58 : 24,934.07 = 6,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.58/24,934.07 = 6,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.58x = 24,934.07 × 6,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.58x = 155,389,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389,965.77/16,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.32

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