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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.62, 24,968.50 and 6,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.62, 24,968.50 and 6,120.70 is: 9,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.62 : 24,968.50 = 6,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.62/24,968.50 = 6,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.62x = 24,968.50 × 6,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.62x = 152,824,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,824,620.23/16,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.91

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