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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.93, 24,960.59 and 6,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.93, 24,960.59 and 6,111.92 is: 9,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.93 : 24,960.59 = 6,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.93/24,960.59 = 6,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.93x = 24,960.59 × 6,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.93x = 152,557,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,557,098.67/16,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.54

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