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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.60, 24,810.68 and 6,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.60, 24,810.68 and 6,012 is: 9,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.60 : 24,810.68 = 6,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.60/24,810.68 = 6,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.60x = 24,810.68 × 6,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.60x = 149,161,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,161,778.10/16,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.74

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