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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.51, 24,908.48 and 6,078.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.51, 24,908.48 and 6,078.22 is: 9,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.51 : 24,908.48 = 6,078.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.51/24,908.48 = 6,078.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.51x = 24,908.48 × 6,078.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.51x = 151,399,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,399,151.44/16,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.92

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