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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.55, 24,884.69 and 6,205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.55, 24,884.69 and 6,205.95 is: 9,305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.55 : 24,884.69 = 6,205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.55/24,884.69 = 6,205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.55x = 24,884.69 × 6,205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.55x = 154,433,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,433,110.88/16,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.69

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