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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.15, 24,977.68 and 6,262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.15, 24,977.68 and 6,262.99 is: 9,394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.15 : 24,977.68 = 6,262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.15/24,977.68 = 6,262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.15x = 24,977.68 × 6,262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.15x = 156,434,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,434,960.06/16,651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.84

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