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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.73, 24,997.94 and 6,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.73, 24,997.94 and 6,136.14 is: 9,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.73 : 24,997.94 = 6,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.73/24,997.94 = 6,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.73x = 24,997.94 × 6,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.73x = 153,390,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,390,828.87/16,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.83

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