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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.72, 24,979.80 and 6,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.72, 24,979.80 and 6,262.56 is: 9,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.72 : 24,979.80 = 6,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.72/24,979.80 = 6,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.72x = 24,979.80 × 6,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.72x = 156,437,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,437,496.29/16,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.24

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