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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.52, 24,806.19 and 6,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.52, 24,806.19 and 6,007.52 is: 9,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.52 : 24,806.19 = 6,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.52/24,806.19 = 6,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.52x = 24,806.19 × 6,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.52x = 149,023,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023,682.55/16,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.25

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