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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.44, 24,903.54 and 6,212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.44, 24,903.54 and 6,212.28 is: 9,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.44 : 24,903.54 = 6,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.44/24,903.54 = 6,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.44x = 24,903.54 × 6,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.44x = 154,707,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,707,763.47/16,600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.50

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