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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.08, 24,977.03 and 6,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.08, 24,977.03 and 6,114.19 is: 9,175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.08 : 24,977.03 = 6,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.08/24,977.03 = 6,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.08x = 24,977.03 × 6,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.08x = 152,714,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,714,307.06/16,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.29

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