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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.29, 24,170.49 and 6,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.29, 24,170.49 and 6,623.58 is: 9,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.29 : 24,170.49 = 6,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.29/24,170.49 = 6,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.29x = 24,170.49 × 6,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.29x = 160,095,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,095,174.15/16,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,936.83

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