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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.61, 24,890.13 and 6,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.61, 24,890.13 and 6,601.26 is: 9,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.61 : 24,890.13 = 6,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.61/24,890.13 = 6,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.61x = 24,890.13 × 6,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.61x = 164,306,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,306,219.56/16,592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.37

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