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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.19, 24,821.52 and 6,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.19, 24,821.52 and 6,151.94 is: 9,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.19 : 24,821.52 = 6,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.19/24,821.52 = 6,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.19x = 24,821.52 × 6,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.19x = 152,700,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,700,501.75/16,540.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.09

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