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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.20, 24,921.50 and 6,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.20, 24,921.50 and 6,223.66 is: 9,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.20 : 24,921.50 = 6,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.20/24,921.50 = 6,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.20x = 24,921.50 × 6,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.20x = 155,102,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,102,942.69/16,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.76

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