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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.25, 24,789.51 and 6,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.25, 24,789.51 and 6,138 is: 9,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.25 : 24,789.51 = 6,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.25/24,789.51 = 6,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.25x = 24,789.51 × 6,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.25x = 152,158,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,158,012.38/16,526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.05

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