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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.48, 24,823.91 and 6,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.48, 24,823.91 and 6,017.07 is: 9,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.48 : 24,823.91 = 6,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.48/24,823.91 = 6,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.48x = 24,823.91 × 6,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.48x = 149,367,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,367,174.06/16,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.76

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