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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.76, 24,886.76 and 6,200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.76, 24,886.76 and 6,200.52 is: 9,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.76 : 24,886.76 = 6,200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.76/24,886.76 = 6,200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.76x = 24,886.76 × 6,200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.76x = 154,310,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,310,853.12/16,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.13

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