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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.06, 24,961.99 and 6,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.06, 24,961.99 and 6,114.39 is: 9,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.06 : 24,961.99 = 6,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.06/24,961.99 = 6,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.06x = 24,961.99 × 6,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.06x = 152,627,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,627,342.04/16,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.43

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