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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.89, 24,992.64 and 6,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.89, 24,992.64 and 6,134.27 is: 9,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.89 : 24,992.64 = 6,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.89/24,992.64 = 6,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.89x = 24,992.64 × 6,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.89x = 153,311,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,311,476.81/16,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.57

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