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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.79, 24,605.96 and 6,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.79, 24,605.96 and 6,014.54 is: 9,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.79 : 24,605.96 = 6,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.79/24,605.96 = 6,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.79x = 24,605.96 × 6,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.79x = 147,993,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,993,377.56/16,402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.45

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