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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.28, 24,987.87 and 6,120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.28, 24,987.87 and 6,120.93 is: 9,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.28 : 24,987.87 = 6,120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.28/24,987.87 = 6,120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.28x = 24,987.87 × 6,120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.28x = 152,948,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,948,972.51/16,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.87

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