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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.84, 24,910.56 and 6,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.84, 24,910.56 and 6,220.80 is: 9,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.84 : 24,910.56 = 6,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.84/24,910.56 = 6,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.84x = 24,910.56 × 6,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.84x = 154,963,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,963,611.65/16,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.50

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