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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.94, 24,824.59 and 6,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.94, 24,824.59 and 6,017.55 is: 9,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.94 : 24,824.59 = 6,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.94/24,824.59 = 6,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.94x = 24,824.59 × 6,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.94x = 149,383,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,383,211.55/16,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.48

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