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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.52, 24,921.98 and 6,223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.52, 24,921.98 and 6,223.98 is: 9,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.52 : 24,921.98 = 6,223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.52/24,921.98 = 6,223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.52x = 24,921.98 × 6,223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.52x = 155,113,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,113,873.96/16,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.23

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