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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.73, 24,999.52 and 6,139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.73, 24,999.52 and 6,139.79 is: 9,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.73 : 24,999.52 = 6,139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.73/24,999.52 = 6,139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.73x = 24,999.52 × 6,139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.73x = 153,491,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,491,802.90/16,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.58

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