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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.98, 24,991.92 and 6,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.98, 24,991.92 and 6,123.63 is: 9,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.98 : 24,991.92 = 6,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.98/24,991.92 = 6,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.98x = 24,991.92 × 6,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.98x = 153,041,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,041,271.07/16,654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.92

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