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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.56, 24,755.82 and 6,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.56, 24,755.82 and 6,120.52 is: 9,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.56 : 24,755.82 = 6,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.56/24,755.82 = 6,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.56x = 24,755.82 × 6,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.56x = 151,518,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,518,491.43/16,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.51

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