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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.20, 24,976.92 and 6,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.20, 24,976.92 and 6,255.60 is: 9,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.20 : 24,976.92 = 6,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.20/24,976.92 = 6,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.20x = 24,976.92 × 6,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.20x = 156,245,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,245,620.75/16,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.45

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