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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.36, 24,917.28 and 4,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.36, 24,917.28 and 4,131.36 is: 6,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.36 : 24,917.28 = 4,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.36/24,917.28 = 4,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.36x = 24,917.28 × 4,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.36x = 102,942,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,942,253.90/16,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.10

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