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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.94, 24,822.59 and 6,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.94, 24,822.59 and 6,157.69 is: 9,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.94 : 24,822.59 = 6,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.94/24,822.59 = 6,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.94x = 24,822.59 × 6,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.94x = 152,849,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849,721.37/16,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.90

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