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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.29, 24,969.65 and 6,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.29, 24,969.65 and 6,255.75 is: 9,380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.29 : 24,969.65 = 6,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.29/24,969.65 = 6,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.29x = 24,969.65 × 6,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.29x = 156,203,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,203,856.71/16,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.89

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