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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.54, 24,906.44 and 6,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.54, 24,906.44 and 6,216.86 is: 9,323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.54 : 24,906.44 = 6,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.54/24,906.44 = 6,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.54x = 24,906.44 × 6,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.54x = 154,839,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839,850.58/16,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.47

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