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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.68, 24,926.19 and 6,620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.68, 24,926.19 and 6,620.22 is: 9,934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.68 : 24,926.19 = 6,620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.68/24,926.19 = 6,620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.68x = 24,926.19 × 6,620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.68x = 165,016,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,016,723.36/16,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.38

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