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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.84, 24,984.80 and 6,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.84, 24,984.80 and 6,269.12 is: 9,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.84 : 24,984.80 = 6,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.84/24,984.80 = 6,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.84x = 24,984.80 × 6,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.84x = 156,632,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,632,709.38/16,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.81

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