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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.14, 24,988.51 and 6,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.14, 24,988.51 and 6,131.52 is: 9,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.14 : 24,988.51 = 6,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.14/24,988.51 = 6,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.14x = 24,988.51 × 6,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.14x = 153,217,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,217,548.84/16,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.45

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