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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.76, 24,905.45 and 6,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.76, 24,905.45 and 6,604.37 is: 9,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.76 : 24,905.45 = 6,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.76/24,905.45 = 6,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.76x = 24,905.45 × 6,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.76x = 164,484,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,484,885.59/16,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.90

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