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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.48, 24,981.84 and 6,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.48, 24,981.84 and 6,132.96 is: 9,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.48 : 24,981.84 = 6,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.48/24,981.84 = 6,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.48x = 24,981.84 × 6,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.48x = 153,212,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,212,625.45/16,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.41

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