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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.31, 24,921.69 and 6,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.31, 24,921.69 and 6,223.77 is: 9,332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.31 : 24,921.69 = 6,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.31/24,921.69 = 6,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.31x = 24,921.69 × 6,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.31x = 155,106,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,106,866.57/16,619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.93

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