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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.83, 24,979.71 and 6,115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.83, 24,979.71 and 6,115.49 is: 9,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.83 : 24,979.71 = 6,115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.83/24,979.71 = 6,115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.83x = 24,979.71 × 6,115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.83x = 152,763,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,763,198.58/16,646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.72

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