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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.56, 24,960.03 and 6,111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.56, 24,960.03 and 6,111.55 is: 9,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.56 : 24,960.03 = 6,111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.56/24,960.03 = 6,111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.56x = 24,960.03 × 6,111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.56x = 152,544,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,544,315.99/16,631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.98

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