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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.93, 24,845.05 and 6,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.93, 24,845.05 and 6,167.68 is: 9,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.93 : 24,845.05 = 6,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.93/24,845.05 = 6,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.93x = 24,845.05 × 6,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.93x = 153,236,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,236,263.58/16,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.67

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