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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.81, 24,946.44 and 6,240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.81, 24,946.44 and 6,240.27 is: 9,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.81 : 24,946.44 = 6,240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.81/24,946.44 = 6,240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.81x = 24,946.44 × 6,240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.81x = 155,672,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672,521.14/16,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.68

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