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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.94, 24,896.91 and 6,070.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.94, 24,896.91 and 6,070.47 is: 9,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.94 : 24,896.91 = 6,070.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.94/24,896.91 = 6,070.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.94x = 24,896.91 × 6,070.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.94x = 151,135,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,135,820.76/16,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.22

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