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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.27, 24,808.82 and 6,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.27, 24,808.82 and 6,009.27 is: 9,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.27 : 24,808.82 = 6,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.27/24,808.82 = 6,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.27x = 24,808.82 × 6,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.27x = 149,082,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082,867.72/16,539.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.87

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