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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.61, 24,997.31 and 6,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.61, 24,997.31 and 6,127.26 is: 9,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.61 : 24,997.31 = 6,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.61/24,997.31 = 6,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.61x = 24,997.31 × 6,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.61x = 153,164,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,164,987.03/16,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.34

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