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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.93, 24,823.76 and 6,158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.93, 24,823.76 and 6,158.61 is: 9,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.93 : 24,823.76 = 6,158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.93/24,823.76 = 6,158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.93x = 24,823.76 × 6,158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.93x = 152,879,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,879,825.78/16,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.05

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