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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.42, 24,959.16 and 6,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.42, 24,959.16 and 6,367.32 is: 9,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.42 : 24,959.16 = 6,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.42/24,959.16 = 6,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.42x = 24,959.16 × 6,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.42x = 158,922,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,922,958.65/16,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.14

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