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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.96, 24,926.10 and 6,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.96, 24,926.10 and 6,084.34 is: 9,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.96 : 24,926.10 = 6,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.96/24,926.10 = 6,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.96x = 24,926.10 × 6,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.96x = 151,658,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,658,867.27/16,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.30

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