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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.39, 24,941.60 and 6,640.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.39, 24,941.60 and 6,640.21 is: 9,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.39 : 24,941.60 = 6,640.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.39/24,941.60 = 6,640.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.39x = 24,941.60 × 6,640.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.39x = 165,617,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,617,428.53/16,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.34

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