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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.49, 24,891.08 and 6,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.49, 24,891.08 and 6,203.25 is: 9,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.49 : 24,891.08 = 6,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.49/24,891.08 = 6,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.49x = 24,891.08 × 6,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.49x = 154,405,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,405,560.99/16,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.75

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