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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.88, 24,968.04 and 6,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.88, 24,968.04 and 6,253.44 is: 9,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.88 : 24,968.04 = 6,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.88/24,968.04 = 6,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.88x = 24,968.04 × 6,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.88x = 156,136,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,136,140.06/16,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.69

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