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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.15, 24,818.93 and 6,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.15, 24,818.93 and 6,013.74 is: 9,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.15 : 24,818.93 = 6,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.15/24,818.93 = 6,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.15x = 24,818.93 × 6,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.15x = 149,254,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,254,562.03/16,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.78

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