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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.61, 24,722.05 and 6,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.61, 24,722.05 and 6,619.88 is: 9,930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.61 : 24,722.05 = 6,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.61/24,722.05 = 6,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.61x = 24,722.05 × 6,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.61x = 163,657,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,657,004.35/16,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.28

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