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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.39, 24,991.89 and 6,133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.39, 24,991.89 and 6,133.77 is: 9,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.39 : 24,991.89 = 6,133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.39/24,991.89 = 6,133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.39x = 24,991.89 × 6,133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.39x = 153,294,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,294,505.13/16,666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.82

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