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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.76, 24,941.12 and 6,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.76, 24,941.12 and 6,098.27 is: 9,145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.76 : 24,941.12 = 6,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.76/24,941.12 = 6,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.76x = 24,941.12 × 6,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.76x = 152,097,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,097,653.37/16,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.57

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