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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.69, 24,967.69 and 6,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.69, 24,967.69 and 6,254.44 is: 9,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.69 : 24,967.69 = 6,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.69/24,967.69 = 6,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.69x = 24,967.69 × 6,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.69x = 156,158,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,158,840.99/16,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.03

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