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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.20, 25,149.80 and 6,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.20, 25,149.80 and 6,244.40 is: 9,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.20 : 25,149.80 = 6,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.20/25,149.80 = 6,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.20x = 25,149.80 × 6,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.20x = 157,045,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,045,411.12/16,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.64

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