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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.58, 24,821.10 and 6,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.58, 24,821.10 and 6,015.18 is: 9,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.58 : 24,821.10 = 6,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.58/24,821.10 = 6,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.58x = 24,821.10 × 6,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.58x = 149,303,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,303,245.15/16,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.94

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