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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.92, 24,959.91 and 6,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.92, 24,959.91 and 6,367.82 is: 9,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.92 : 24,959.91 = 6,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.92/24,959.91 = 6,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.92x = 24,959.91 × 6,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.92x = 158,940,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,940,214.10/16,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.89

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