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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.84, 24,926.40 and 6,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.84, 24,926.40 and 6,232.96 is: 9,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.84 : 24,926.40 = 6,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.84/24,926.40 = 6,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.84x = 24,926.40 × 6,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.84x = 155,365,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,365,254.14/16,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.68

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