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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.20, 24,886.49 and 4,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.20, 24,886.49 and 4,111.25 is: 6,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.20 : 24,886.49 = 4,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.20/24,886.49 = 4,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.20x = 24,886.49 × 4,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.20x = 102,314,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314,437.02/16,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.79

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