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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.63, 24,935.40 and 6,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.63, 24,935.40 and 6,094.44 is: 9,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.63 : 24,935.40 = 6,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.63/24,935.40 = 6,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.63x = 24,935.40 × 6,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.63x = 151,967,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,967,299.18/16,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.64

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