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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.34, 24,976.77 and 6,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.34, 24,976.77 and 6,264.90 is: 9,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.34 : 24,976.77 = 6,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.34/24,976.77 = 6,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.34x = 24,976.77 × 6,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.34x = 156,476,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,476,966.37/16,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.70

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