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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.27, 24,802.25 and 5,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.27, 24,802.25 and 5,999.11 is: 9,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.27 : 24,802.25 = 5,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.27/24,802.25 = 5,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.27x = 24,802.25 × 5,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.27x = 148,791,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,791,394.99/16,528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.24

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