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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.86, 24,819.96 and 6,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.86, 24,819.96 and 6,014.54 is: 9,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.86 : 24,819.96 = 6,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.86/24,819.96 = 6,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.86x = 24,819.96 × 6,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.86x = 149,280,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,280,642.22/16,551.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.96

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