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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.15, 24,820.42 and 6,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.15, 24,820.42 and 6,014.74 is: 9,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.15 : 24,820.42 = 6,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.15/24,820.42 = 6,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.15x = 24,820.42 × 6,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.15x = 149,288,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,288,372.99/16,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.27

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