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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.98, 24,802.76 and 6,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.98, 24,802.76 and 6,006.48 is: 9,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.98 : 24,802.76 = 6,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.98/24,802.76 = 6,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.98x = 24,802.76 × 6,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.98x = 148,977,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,977,251.85/16,539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.10

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