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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.74, 24,805.08 and 6,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.74, 24,805.08 and 6,012.24 is: 9,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.74 : 24,805.08 = 6,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.74/24,805.08 = 6,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.74x = 24,805.08 × 6,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.74x = 149,134,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134,094.18/16,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.90

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