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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.56, 24,988 and 6,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.56, 24,988 and 6,268 is: 9,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.56 : 24,988 = 6,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.56/24,988 = 6,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.56x = 24,988 × 6,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.56x = 156,624,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,624,784/16,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.24

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