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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.40, 24,984.72 and 6,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.40, 24,984.72 and 6,270.24 is: 9,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.40 : 24,984.72 = 6,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.40/24,984.72 = 6,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.40x = 24,984.72 × 6,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.40x = 156,660,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,660,190.73/16,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.28

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