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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.16, 24,914.40 and 6,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.16, 24,914.40 and 6,220 is: 9,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.16 : 24,914.40 = 6,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.16/24,914.40 = 6,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.16x = 24,914.40 × 6,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.16x = 154,967,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,967,568/16,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.76

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