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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.92, 24,939.29 and 6,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.92, 24,939.29 and 6,245.24 is: 9,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.92 : 24,939.29 = 6,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.92/24,939.29 = 6,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.92x = 24,939.29 × 6,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.92x = 155,751,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,751,742.40/16,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.38

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