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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.60, 24,914.08 and 6,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.60, 24,914.08 and 6,220.16 is: 9,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.60 : 24,914.08 = 6,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.60/24,914.08 = 6,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.60x = 24,914.08 × 6,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.60x = 154,969,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,969,563.85/16,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.24

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