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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.54, 24,952.02 and 6,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.54, 24,952.02 and 6,244 is: 9,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.54 : 24,952.02 = 6,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.54/24,952.02 = 6,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.54x = 24,952.02 × 6,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.54x = 155,800,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,800,412.88/16,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.26

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