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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.73, 24,998.02 and 6,138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.73, 24,998.02 and 6,138.79 is: 9,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.73 : 24,998.02 = 6,138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.73/24,998.02 = 6,138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.73x = 24,998.02 × 6,138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.73x = 153,457,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,457,517.35/16,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.08

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