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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.58, 24,962.74 and 6,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.58, 24,962.74 and 6,114.90 is: 9,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.58 : 24,962.74 = 6,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.58/24,962.74 = 6,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.58x = 24,962.74 × 6,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.58x = 152,644,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,644,658.83/16,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.18

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