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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.32, 24,933.83 and 6,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.32, 24,933.83 and 6,231.88 is: 9,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.32 : 24,933.83 = 6,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.32/24,933.83 = 6,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.32x = 24,933.83 × 6,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.32x = 155,384,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,384,636.50/16,619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.64

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