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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.65, 24,926.25 and 4,137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.65, 24,926.25 and 4,137.77 is: 6,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.65 : 24,926.25 = 4,137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.65/24,926.25 = 4,137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.65x = 24,926.25 × 4,137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.65x = 103,138,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,138,964.83/16,617.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.59

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