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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.95, 24,966.57 and 6,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.95, 24,966.57 and 6,114.16 is: 9,170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.95 : 24,966.57 = 6,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.95/24,966.57 = 6,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.95x = 24,966.57 × 6,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.95x = 152,649,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,649,657.77/16,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.93

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