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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.92, 24,834.24 and 6,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.92, 24,834.24 and 6,167.76 is: 9,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.92 : 24,834.24 = 6,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.92/24,834.24 = 6,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.92x = 24,834.24 × 6,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.92x = 153,171,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,171,632.10/16,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.77

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