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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.67, 24,915.88 and 6,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.67, 24,915.88 and 6,224.23 is: 9,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.67 : 24,915.88 = 6,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.67/24,915.88 = 6,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.67x = 24,915.88 × 6,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.67x = 155,082,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,082,167.77/16,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.74

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