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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.44, 24,902.04 and 6,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.44, 24,902.04 and 6,211.28 is: 9,318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.44 : 24,902.04 = 6,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.44/24,902.04 = 6,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.44x = 24,902.04 × 6,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.44x = 154,673,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,673,543.01/16,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.00

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