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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.51, 24,169.20 and 6,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.51, 24,169.20 and 6,623.32 is: 9,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.51 : 24,169.20 = 6,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.51/24,169.20 = 6,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.51x = 24,169.20 × 6,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.51x = 160,080,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,080,345.74/16,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.08

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