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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.08, 24,903.40 and 6,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.08, 24,903.40 and 6,208.16 is: 9,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.08 : 24,903.40 = 6,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.08/24,903.40 = 6,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.08x = 24,903.40 × 6,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.08x = 154,604,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,604,291.74/16,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.34

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