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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.58, 24,934.20 and 6,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.58, 24,934.20 and 6,232.14 is: 9,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.58 : 24,934.20 = 6,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.58/24,934.20 = 6,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.58x = 24,934.20 × 6,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.58x = 155,393,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,393,425.19/16,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.02

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