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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.47, 24,999.03 and 6,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.47, 24,999.03 and 6,136.90 is: 9,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.47 : 24,999.03 = 6,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.47/24,999.03 = 6,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.47x = 24,999.03 × 6,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.47x = 153,416,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,416,484.71/16,659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.96

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