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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.27, 24,959.87 and 6,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.27, 24,959.87 and 6,251.11 is: 9,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.27 : 24,959.87 = 6,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.27/24,959.87 = 6,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.27x = 24,959.87 × 6,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.27x = 156,026,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026,892.96/16,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.03

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