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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.80, 24,967.92 and 6,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.80, 24,967.92 and 6,116.80 is: 9,179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.80 : 24,967.92 = 6,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.80/24,967.92 = 6,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.80x = 24,967.92 × 6,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.80x = 152,723,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,723,773.06/16,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.88

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