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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.83, 24,958.14 and 6,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.83, 24,958.14 and 6,118.35 is: 9,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.83 : 24,958.14 = 6,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.83/24,958.14 = 6,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.83x = 24,958.14 × 6,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.83x = 152,702,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,702,635.87/16,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.32

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