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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,542.31, 24,813.62 and 6,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,542.31, 24,813.62 and 6,019.81 is: 9,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,542.31 : 24,813.62 = 6,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,542.31/24,813.62 = 6,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,542.31x = 24,813.62 × 6,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,542.31x = 149,373,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,373,277.81/16,542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.77

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