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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.65, 24,901.94 and 6,207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.65, 24,901.94 and 6,207.37 is: 9,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.65 : 24,901.94 = 6,207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.65/24,901.94 = 6,207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.65x = 24,901.94 × 6,207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.65x = 154,575,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,575,524.26/16,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.90

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