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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.52, 24,902.34 and 6,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.52, 24,902.34 and 6,209.08 is: 9,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.52 : 24,902.34 = 6,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.52/24,902.34 = 6,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.52x = 24,902.34 × 6,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.52x = 154,620,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,620,621.25/16,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.45

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