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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.59, 24,821.93 and 6,153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.59, 24,821.93 and 6,153.39 is: 9,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.59 : 24,821.93 = 6,153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.59/24,821.93 = 6,153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.59x = 24,821.93 × 6,153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.59x = 152,738,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,738,985.08/16,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.19

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