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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.74, 24,891.45 and 6,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.74, 24,891.45 and 6,203.50 is: 9,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.74 : 24,891.45 = 6,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.74/24,891.45 = 6,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.74x = 24,891.45 × 6,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.74x = 154,414,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,414,110.08/16,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.12

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