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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.62, 24,843.79 and 6,024.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.62, 24,843.79 and 6,024.62 is: 9,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.62 : 24,843.79 = 6,024.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.62/24,843.79 = 6,024.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.62x = 24,843.79 × 6,024.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.62x = 149,674,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,674,394.11/16,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.25

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