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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.80, 24,942.14 and 6,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.80, 24,942.14 and 6,244.76 is: 9,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.80 : 24,942.14 = 6,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.80/24,942.14 = 6,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.80x = 24,942.14 × 6,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.80x = 155,757,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,757,678.19/16,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.80

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