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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.52, 24,917.28 and 6,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.52, 24,917.28 and 6,083.68 is: 9,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.52 : 24,917.28 = 6,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.52/24,917.28 = 6,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.52x = 24,917.28 × 6,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.52x = 151,588,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,588,757.99/16,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.52

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