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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.24, 24,887.70 and 6,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.24, 24,887.70 and 6,201 is: 9,302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.24 : 24,887.70 = 6,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.24/24,887.70 = 6,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.24x = 24,887.70 × 6,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.24x = 154,328,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,328,627.70/16,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.37

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