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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.31, 24,948.69 and 6,241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.31, 24,948.69 and 6,241.77 is: 9,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.31 : 24,948.69 = 6,241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.31/24,948.69 = 6,241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.31x = 24,948.69 × 6,241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.31x = 155,723,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,723,984.78/16,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.93

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