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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.40, 24,901.56 and 6,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.40, 24,901.56 and 6,207.12 is: 9,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.40 : 24,901.56 = 6,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.40/24,901.56 = 6,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.40x = 24,901.56 × 6,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.40x = 154,566,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,566,971.11/16,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.53

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