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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.81, 24,947.94 and 6,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.81, 24,947.94 and 6,241.27 is: 9,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.81 : 24,947.94 = 6,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.81/24,947.94 = 6,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.81x = 24,947.94 × 6,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.81x = 155,706,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,706,829.48/16,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.18

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