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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.60, 24,951.98 and 6,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.60, 24,951.98 and 6,105.20 is: 9,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.60 : 24,951.98 = 6,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.60/24,951.98 = 6,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.60x = 24,951.98 × 6,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.60x = 152,336,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,336,673.01/16,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.27

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