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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.06, 24,916.71 and 6,081.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.06, 24,916.71 and 6,081.41 is: 9,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.06 : 24,916.71 = 6,081.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.06/24,916.71 = 6,081.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.06x = 24,916.71 × 6,081.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.06x = 151,528,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,528,729.36/16,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.16

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