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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.54, 24,913.92 and 6,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.54, 24,913.92 and 6,221.86 is: 9,330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.54 : 24,913.92 = 6,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.54/24,913.92 = 6,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.54x = 24,913.92 × 6,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.54x = 155,010,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010,922.29/16,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.96

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