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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.82, 24,914.94 and 6,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.82, 24,914.94 and 6,219.28 is: 9,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.82 : 24,914.94 = 6,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.82/24,914.94 = 6,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.82x = 24,914.94 × 6,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.82x = 154,953,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,953,030.85/16,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.19

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