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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.30, 24,982.02 and 6,132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.30, 24,982.02 and 6,132.87 is: 9,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.30 : 24,982.02 = 6,132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.30/24,982.02 = 6,132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.30x = 24,982.02 × 6,132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.30x = 153,211,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211,481.00/16,665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.44

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