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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.31, 24,896.66 and 6,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.31, 24,896.66 and 6,209.25 is: 9,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.31 : 24,896.66 = 6,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.31/24,896.66 = 6,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.31x = 24,896.66 × 6,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.31x = 154,589,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,589,555.06/16,598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.57

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