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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.04, 24,973.17 and 6,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.04, 24,973.17 and 6,117.44 is: 9,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.04 : 24,973.17 = 6,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.04/24,973.17 = 6,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.04x = 24,973.17 × 6,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.04x = 152,771,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771,869.08/16,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.91

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