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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.44, 24,983.64 and 6,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.44, 24,983.64 and 6,270.48 is: 9,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.44 : 24,983.64 = 6,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.44/24,983.64 = 6,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.44x = 24,983.64 × 6,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.44x = 156,659,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,659,414.95/16,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.16

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