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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.15, 24,979.18 and 6,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.15, 24,979.18 and 6,263.99 is: 9,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.15 : 24,979.18 = 6,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.15/24,979.18 = 6,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.15x = 24,979.18 × 6,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.15x = 156,469,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469,333.73/16,652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.34

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