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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.81, 24,952.62 and 6,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.81, 24,952.62 and 6,108.14 is: 9,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.81 : 24,952.62 = 6,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.81/24,952.62 = 6,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.81x = 24,952.62 × 6,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.81x = 152,413,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,413,971.56/16,640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.05

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