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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.77, 24,920.85 and 6,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.77, 24,920.85 and 6,223.23 is: 9,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.77 : 24,920.85 = 6,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.77/24,920.85 = 6,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.77x = 24,920.85 × 6,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.77x = 155,088,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,088,204.68/16,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.11

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