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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.72, 24,957.30 and 6,247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.72, 24,957.30 and 6,247.56 is: 9,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.72 : 24,957.30 = 6,247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.72/24,957.30 = 6,247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.72x = 24,957.30 × 6,247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.72x = 155,922,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,922,229.19/16,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.74

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