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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.81, 24,955.90 and 6,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.81, 24,955.90 and 6,108.80 is: 9,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.81 : 24,955.90 = 6,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.81/24,955.90 = 6,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.81x = 24,955.90 × 6,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.81x = 152,450,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,450,461.87/16,628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.85

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