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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.31, 24,892.15 and 6,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.31, 24,892.15 and 6,206.25 is: 9,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.31 : 24,892.15 = 6,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.31/24,892.15 = 6,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.31x = 24,892.15 × 6,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.31x = 154,486,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,486,905.94/16,595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.07

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