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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.29, 24,161.50 and 6,617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.29, 24,161.50 and 6,617.59 is: 9,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.29 : 24,161.50 = 6,617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.29/24,161.50 = 6,617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.29x = 24,161.50 × 6,617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.29x = 159,890,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,890,848.65/16,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.85

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