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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.84, 24,974.52 and 6,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.84, 24,974.52 and 6,263.40 is: 9,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.84 : 24,974.52 = 6,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.84/24,974.52 = 6,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.84x = 24,974.52 × 6,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.84x = 156,425,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,425,408.57/16,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.45

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