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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.81, 24,916.34 and 6,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.81, 24,916.34 and 6,081.16 is: 9,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.81 : 24,916.34 = 6,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.81/24,916.34 = 6,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.81x = 24,916.34 × 6,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.81x = 151,520,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,520,157.46/16,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.78

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