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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.50, 24,997.32 and 6,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.50, 24,997.32 and 6,131.75 is: 9,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.50 : 24,997.32 = 6,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.50/24,997.32 = 6,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.50x = 24,997.32 × 6,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.50x = 153,277,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,277,191.92/16,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.38

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