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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.54, 24,800.73 and 6,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.54, 24,800.73 and 6,148 is: 9,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.54 : 24,800.73 = 6,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.54/24,800.73 = 6,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.54x = 24,800.73 × 6,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.54x = 152,474,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,474,888.04/16,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.58

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