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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.94, 24,901.29 and 6,210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.94, 24,901.29 and 6,210.78 is: 9,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.94 : 24,901.29 = 6,210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.94/24,901.29 = 6,210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.94x = 24,901.29 × 6,210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.94x = 154,656,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,656,433.91/16,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.25

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