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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.99, 24,891.83 and 6,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.99, 24,891.83 and 6,203.75 is: 9,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.99 : 24,891.83 = 6,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.99/24,891.83 = 6,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.99x = 24,891.83 × 6,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.99x = 154,422,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,422,659.34/16,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.50

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