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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.54, 24,912.42 and 6,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.54, 24,912.42 and 6,220.86 is: 9,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.54 : 24,912.42 = 6,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.54/24,912.42 = 6,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.54x = 24,912.42 × 6,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.54x = 154,976,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,976,677.08/16,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.46

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