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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.54, 24,903.45 and 6,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.54, 24,903.45 and 6,214.86 is: 9,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.54 : 24,903.45 = 6,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.54/24,903.45 = 6,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.54x = 24,903.45 × 6,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.54x = 154,771,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,771,455.27/16,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.47

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