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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.20, 24,887.98 and 4,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.20, 24,887.98 and 4,112.25 is: 6,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.20 : 24,887.98 = 4,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.20/24,887.98 = 4,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.20x = 24,887.98 × 4,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.20x = 102,345,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,345,595.76/16,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.30

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