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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.63, 24,893.13 and 4,115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.63, 24,893.13 and 4,115.69 is: 6,173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.63 : 24,893.13 = 4,115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.63/24,893.13 = 4,115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.63x = 24,893.13 × 4,115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.63x = 102,452,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,452,406.21/16,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.46

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