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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.89, 24,997.14 and 6,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.89, 24,997.14 and 6,137.27 is: 9,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.89 : 24,997.14 = 6,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.89/24,997.14 = 6,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.89x = 24,997.14 × 6,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.89x = 153,414,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,414,072.42/16,669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.06

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