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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.83, 24,797.39 and 6,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.83, 24,797.39 and 6,005.48 is: 9,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.83 : 24,797.39 = 6,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.83/24,797.39 = 6,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.83x = 24,797.39 × 6,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.83x = 148,920,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920,075.68/16,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.36

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