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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.32, 24,987.96 and 6,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.32, 24,987.96 and 6,273.36 is: 9,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.32 : 24,987.96 = 6,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.32/24,987.96 = 6,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.32x = 24,987.96 × 6,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.32x = 156,758,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,758,468.75/16,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.48

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