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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.51, 24,911.36 and 6,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.51, 24,911.36 and 6,073.19 is: 9,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.51 : 24,911.36 = 6,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.51/24,911.36 = 6,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.51x = 24,911.36 × 6,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.51x = 151,291,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,291,267.52/16,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.81

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