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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.79, 24,952.40 and 6,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.79, 24,952.40 and 6,244.25 is: 9,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.79 : 24,952.40 = 6,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.79/24,952.40 = 6,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.79x = 24,952.40 × 6,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.79x = 155,808,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,808,992.48/16,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.64

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